Lay wire along the hook shank to the tie-in point before adding the tail
Lay wire along the hook shank to the tie-in point before adding the tail
Filters
- Topic: Fly selection and tying
- Original category: Fly Tying and Materials
- Species: Trout
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Intermediate
Tip
Tip: Lay wire along the hook shank to the tie-in point before adding the tail
How to do it: Run a small wire along the shank first so it is ready for counter-wrapping later
Mistake it fixes: Adding wire only after the body is built
Why it works: Pre-laying wire keeps it aligned and ready for even counter-wraps, which create segmentation without disturbing the body.
When it matters most: Fly tying