Anybody else use peacock herl as a replacement for chenille ?

I like to roll about four strands together than hold with hackle pliers on one end. After herl is wrapped forward to head will either use tinsel or wire to help hold it down.

Whan I first started to use herl seemed like after a few fish the herl began to come off. With the the tinsel or wire wrap I haven't had this happen.To be fair though I haven't had a hot and heavy bite since I started doing this.

The natural iridesence sems to close the deal as far the fish are concerned.
Will certainly know more after this spring.