Spread hackle fibres by stroking against the grain before wrapping, leaving the unspread tip as a tie-in tag
Spread hackle fibres by stroking against the grain before wrapping, leaving the unspread tip as a tie-in tag
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: Spread hackle fibres by stroking against the grain before wrapping, leaving the unspread tip as a tie-in tag
How to do it: Stroke hackle against the grain to spread fibres, leaving the tip unspread for tie-in
Mistake it fixes: Wrapping hackle without spreading fibres first
Why it works: Spreading fibres gives even distribution and better movement. An unspread tip provides a clean tie-in point.
When it matters most: Fly tying, hackle