antenna

[tidbit 0]

hey group,

 

Can somebody give me an idea of what to use for antenna?

 

Materials and preparation would help.

 

thanks,

 

tidbit

[uffepuffe 0]

On small flies I use fibers from pheasant tail feather, on larger flies I use horse hair, mono or Porcupine guard hair.

 

Ulf

[Sjo Crapels 0]

Badger is the best, if you can get it legally.

Sjo

[Fishyman 0]

I usually just straighten out a wire coat hanger.

 

Fish

[Graham 0]

Hey Tidbit, I use all of the suggestions above, and badger is most likely legal in the US, it's sold at my local fly shop. Moose is also a good, strong, thin, tapered hair. For the antenna on my latest adult Caddis, I used orange dyed grizzly hackle, stripped, tyed on, then using my bodkin, rub along the fiber to make a curved bend. Once the fiber is tyed on, hold the tip tight and rub a couple times tightly underneath to make a downwards bend, or on top for antenna's pointing up, or left and right.

BTW... it's nice to hear from you George.

Graham

[Graham 0]

Here's a couple pics of a paint brush I have been using for antenna. They are strong, will not break, can be bent with heat, nice taper, nice tips, and accept coloring. Seemingly identical to micro-fibetts. I found the brush at my local

ACE hardware store. I've tryed several brushes and like this on best. For thicker antenna I will take two, or more fibers, and dip them in flexament or Softex to create one thicker fiber. I usually to not perfectly allign the tips, allowing for a thicker shaft and a super fine tip.

 

Graham

 

 

[jocapesca 0]

Graham I learn every day with you great and not expensive .