Clean up the head by wrapping back over the thread to shape it
Clean up the head by wrapping back over the thread to shape 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: Clean up the head by wrapping back over the thread to shape it
How to do it: Shape a head by wrapping back over thread to clean it up
Mistake it fixes: Leaving a head rough and unshaped
Why it works: Wrapping back shapes the head into a clean, tapered form that looks natural and holds well.
When it matters most: Fly tying, heads