GRHE question

"riverman" wrote in message
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I wonder if there's a link out there with a sketch of a hare's mask, and
sections marked out (like one of those butcher's guides for steaks, yum)
that name the regions and the properties for each, as well as which flies
those particular hairs are good for. Anyone? MC?

--riverman



http://www.flyfield.com/hare2.htm

for small flies, and if you want a smoother body, ( i.e softer hair which is
easily tapered etc) then use rabbit, or hare body fur. For very fine
dubbing, use rat or mouse.

Here are some other tips;
http://www.sexyloops.com/connorsmetre/grayling5.shtml

TL
MC

"Mike Connor" wrote in message
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for small flies, and if you want a smoother body, ( i.e softer hair which
is
easily tapered etc) then use rabbit, or hare body fur. For very fine
dubbing, use rat or mouse.



Rabbit fur is one of my favourites. Bluey underfur for dun bodies and the
guard hairs for the grhe-effect. Whilst in principle I'd say rat fur should
be quite good, I would probably never ever find out for sure!