Hi Iain,
Is it Niche polypropylene yarn or maybe Tiemco Aero Drywing ? The latter stuff is the berries for floatibility if a mite expensive.
http://www.flytyingboutique.com/store/Details.asp?ProdID=71&category=5Or this stuff from the same website . Looks good stuff
Trigger Point International FibresThis from their ad .
The Trigger Point International range of winging products has been specifically designed by Enrico Puglisi of the USA and renowned Australian fly tier Mick Hall to compliment the natural wing colours found in the insect world.
Their objective was to be able to get as close to nature as possible, and they believe that they have achieved that goal.
- There are 16 specifically selected TPI colours, some are unique blends and others are solid colours.
- With the TPI range you can select or create your own blends. In fact you can match just about any wing colouration found in the insect world, Mayflies, Stoneflies, Caddis, it is endless.
- A key feature of most of the TPI colours and another first is that they have a subtle amount of black fibres threaded throughout the blend to specifically represent the wing venation.
- The TPI fibres are unique in that they are non-matting and so fine and delicate that they allow you to use them on just about any size hook.
- The total TPI range is marking pen friendly; you can simply add a fore-edge to your wings or create your own wing pattern.
- Another unique feature of the TPI range is that it has been pre-treated with “Water Shed” floatant. There is now no need to fish with wings all messed up with floatant.
For the full "Trigger Point International" story and more information, take a look at Mick Hall's web site:
www.kossiedun.com.auI notice (now) also that you don't bother with a parachute hackle .
Is that to get the fly sitting right in the surface film as in the photo ?
Paul.