Keep the fly sparse so material can breathe and move in the water
Keep the fly sparse so material can breathe and move in the water
Filters
- Topic: Fly selection and tying
- Original category: Fly Tying and Materials
- Species: Steelhead
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Intermediate
Tip
Tip: Keep the fly sparse so material can breathe and move in the water
How to do it: Tie sparse flies so materials breathe and move freely
Mistake it fixes: Tying dense flies that cannot move
Why it works: Sparse materials move in current, imitating life. Dense materials stiffen and look dead.
When it matters most: Fly tying