Sweep hackle back with fingers before finishing the head
Sweep hackle back with fingers before finishing the head
Filters
- Topic: Fly selection and tying
- Original category: Fly Tying and Materials
- Species: Trout
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Beginner
Tip
Tip: Sweep hackle back with fingers before finishing the head
How to do it: Before finishing, sweep hackle fibres back with fingers so they lie correctly
Mistake it fixes: Finishing a head with hackle fibres trapped forward
Why it works: Swept-back hackle gives the correct profile and movement. Trapped forward fibres look wrong and tangle in the head.
When it matters most: Fly tying, finishing