Aim for a clean, bullet-shaped head, thicker at the front and tapering back
Aim for a clean, bullet-shaped head, thicker at the front and tapering back
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: Aim for a clean, bullet-shaped head, thicker at the front and tapering back
How to do it: Form heads in a bullet shape, thicker at the front and tapering toward the body
Mistake it fixes: Forming heads in a shapeless or reversed taper
Why it works: A bullet-shaped head gives a natural profile and smooth water flow, while a shapeless head looks wrong and catches water.
When it matters most: Fly tying, heads