I suspect they will catch fish just as well. Fly tiers run the spectrum from those who will tie a fly EXACTLY as shown in the recipe, to those who will tie whatever they can concoct to catch fish. I find myself well towards the latter end of that scale, and am happy in my position.

In other words, it is ENTIRELY up to you how you tie the flies. There are no rules, no Fly Police who will come to your house and inspect your flies for historical accuracy and traditional values.

There are just fish and people with opinons.

Having stated mine, I will sign off.

Dennis