Memorial day weekend we will be back at Red River again. this is our 33 year there even though the motorcycle rally is cancelled. We will be staying at a cabin of a friend above Red River for the weekend.
I repair all of my Woolly Buggers unless the hook has been straightened a little by retying marabou and Schlappen tails back onto the back of the fly. Been doing this since the early 90's.
They actually look like the springs from an old mouse trap. I'm sure they can be adopted to fly tying in some way. I know I would find a use for them on my desk.