DannyS Profile Topics Started Replies Created Engagements Favorites Search for: Search Forum Replies Created Author Posts DannyS November 22, 2018 at 6:17 pm #2072 I primarily use Starling–but also use partridge or hen neck. If I’m using Starling and I want a lighter color (sort of a medium to dark gray) for the hackle, I use the lighter color barbs closer to the the base. Settings Author Posts