Use a needle or bodkin to pick out fibres and apply head cement, keeping it clean
Use a needle or bodkin to pick out fibres and apply head cement, keeping it clean
Filters
- Topic: Fly selection and tying
- Original category: Fly Tying and Materials
- Species: Trout
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Beginner
Tip
Tip: Use a needle or bodkin to pick out fibres and apply head cement, keeping it clean
How to do it: Use a bodkin to tease fibres and apply cement, keeping the tool clean
Mistake it fixes: Using fingers or dirty tools for fibre picking and cement
Why it works: A clean bodkin gives precise fibre control and cement application without contaminating the fly.
When it matters most: Fly tying, tools