Dirk Wiggler

[Karlin Bilcher]

I’ve got a question about one of the materials that is used for the classic version of this fly.  Even though it’s relatively “new” a few different versions are appearing.  I am asking about the spey style classic Dirk Wiggler.  There is a material worked into the hackle that is something like rubber something like straw.  It’s limber but not as limber as rubber and it’s stuff but not too stiff.  I can’t figure out what it is.  Any help is apprecieated.  
Kb

Here’s an image of the fly in question:

http://www.tailwatersflyfishing.com/flies/dirk-wiggler.html

 

[Zach Matthews]

Great fly name.

[M. Wood]

Looks like Spanflex

[Neal Osborn]

Yep, it’s SpanFlex http://www.tcoflyfishing.com/TCO_Fly_Fishing_L5_Product.cfm?productid=39190

I have a ton of the stuff in all colors.

[Karlin Bilcher]

Sweet.  Thanks.  I am going to look for it locally and call TCO if needed.  TCO State College is a fine outfit, Paul Weamer’s a good dude.  

How about a recipe / tying steps for the Dirk Wiggler?

Kb

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