Leave plenty of room at the front for hackle
Leave plenty of room at the front for hackle
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: Leave plenty of room at the front for hackle
How to do it: Reserve ample front space for hackle when building a body
Mistake it fixes: Crowding the front so hackle has no room
Why it works: Hackle needs space to wrap correctly. Without it, the head becomes crowded and hackle is cramped.
When it matters most: Fly tying, hackle