Pinch material while wrapping to stop it pulling apart
Pinch material while wrapping to stop it pulling apart
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: Pinch material while wrapping to stop it pulling apart
How to do it: Pinch body material during wrapping to prevent it separating
Mistake it fixes: Wrapping body material without pinching it
Why it works: Pinching holds fibres together during wrapping, preventing gaps and unraveling in the finished body.
When it matters most: Fly tying, nymphs