[Robert MacDonald-Lewis]

Would hate to be without a few of these.

[Mike Barrio]

Nice one Robert, I'd fish that anywhere 

[Neil Walker]

Hi, do you use any specific type of deer hair for these? I’ve been having issues with my DHEs sinking 😢

[Robert MacDonald-Lewis]

Hi Neil, I  use Roe deer for my DHE. Try to find a patch with the short tips.

Years ago I got a great patch from Lakland Flytying, but they don't seem to stock it anymore. You could contact Steve Cooper at Cookshill, let him know what you are looking for.

[Neil Walker]

Thank you 

[Sandy Nelson]

Less is more too, Neil.
Roberts fly is about perfect for density. Ironically if you use too much deer hair it actually makes it sink.
That came from Bob himself  after asking him the same question, just something else to consider.
I've always found that Coastal deer hair is pretty good for these too and i know Sportfish has Roe deer in stock

Sandy

[Neil Walker]

Thanks Sandy, i've maybe been adding too much, it will give me a small project to work on over winter lol