Pull hackle back with the fingers
Pull hackle back with the fingers
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: Pull hackle back with the fingers
How to do it: Sweep hackle fibres back with fingers during wrapping
Mistake it fixes: Leaving hackle fibres forward after wrapping
Why it works: Swept-back hackle gives correct profile and movement. Forward fibres look wrong and tangle.
When it matters most: Fly tying, hackle