furnace hackle

[gcc]

I'm a new tyer and I have a recepie that calls for a furnace hackle tail. What color is that? Anyone? I can't seem to find any at the shops I've tried.

[cheech]

Furnace is basically a brown hackle with a black center stripe (the stem and the base of the fibers is black). it can be substituted for brown quite easily. What pattern are you tying?

[gcc]

It's the Sheep Creek Special from one of Marv Taylor's books. He calls for a tail of furnace hackle.Now I know. Thanks!

[cheech]

That is a great fly. I have many in my boxes. I just use brown and it works fine. I tie it with a brass bead, a red glass bead, and plain. Also try it with yellow dyed mallard for the wing.