Make hackle-fibre tails slightly longer than the shank and hair tails about shank length, since hackle needs extra lengt
Make hackle-fibre tails slightly longer than the shank and hair tails about shank length, since hackle needs extra lengt
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: Make hackle-fibre tails slightly longer than the shank and hair tails about shank length, since hackle needs extra length for stability
How to do it: Set hackle-fibre tails slightly longer than the shank, and hair tails about shank length, for stability
Mistake it fixes: Making all tails the same length regardless of material
Why it works: Hackle fibres need extra length for stability, while hair tails are stable at shank length. Material-specific lengths give correct proportions.
When it matters most: Fly tying, tails