In article hjj7j.2316$1p.627@trndny01, Tom Littleton
writes

"W. D. Grey" wrote in message
...
but I forgot to mention in an earlier posting that I fold
both sides of the feather to one side - away from the eye of the hook then
start winding. This forms a great hackle for a wet fly. I always tie
partridge hackles in by this means.
--
Bill Grey


I do likewise, Bill, with the exception of very small feathers. I am
entirely too ham-handed to pull that off.
Tom



I don't believe you Tom - if I can do it I'm sure you can :-)
--
Bill Grey