For wings and hair, remove underfur and use less material than you think; if you can see through the tips, the amount is
For wings and hair, remove underfur and use less material than you think; if you can see through the tips, the amount is
Filters
- Topic: Fly selection and tying
- Original category: Fly Tying and Materials
- Species: Steelhead
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Intermediate
Tip
Tip: For wings and hair, remove underfur and use less material than you think; if you can see through the tips, the amount is about right
How to do it: Clean underfur from hair and wings and use a sparse amount, checking that tips remain see-through
Mistake it fixes: Using too much hair and wing material with underfur left in
Why it works: Underfur adds bulk without profile. Sparse, clean hair moves better and gives the right silhouette.
When it matters most: Fly tying, hair wings