A picture would be nice with what your trying to copy, but the pics I see on the internet probably is Salt Water Neck Hackle. Salt Water Hackle is longer and usually wider and more webby which mean you have longer barbules. So it you learn how I use my little V's that may be the ticket?? I am sure not positive though. If you got lucky with regular neck hackle and got some that is wide, that would also probably work. Or maybe even some soft hackle as it's wide and more webby too and still the V approach should be good. Look for my videos on the sticky post at the top of the board. I am starting to think the soft hackle may be better if you find the right soft hackle!

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