Fragile body material breaks easily, especially when a fish grabs it, so reinforce it
Fragile body material breaks easily, especially when a fish grabs it, so reinforce it
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: Fragile body material breaks easily, especially when a fish grabs it, so reinforce it
How to do it: Reinforce fragile body material that breaks easily under fish strikes
Mistake it fixes: Using fragile body material without reinforcement
Why it works: Fish strikes put direct stress on body material. Reinforcement prevents the fly from falling apart after a grab.
When it matters most: Fly tying, wet flies