He shares : [Inspired by a book on Julian of Norwich I purchased at a book sale of Tom Verlaine's collection
Spey hackle, Arctic fox, yak hair, and Finnish raccoon are used mostly in steelhead and salmon flies, but I find that they make highly effective bass flies because they breathe in the water and add bulk
But note to Jeff: All that space travel has you neglecting earthbound travelers
A sub 3oz MH, a proper medium heavy with an ERN above 20 (stiffness number) is a unicorn - many have tried, but always limiting some factor - length of rod (like a 69 versus a 72) no reelseat, (taped on reel) very short rear grip, but still they were above the 3oz mark, Alex Maslov CEO of Edge Rods explained
This plating showcases the size printed on the side of the blade for easy identification