Flick hair or fibre to even the ends and remove stray pieces before tying a wing
Flick hair or fibre to even the ends and remove stray pieces before tying a wing
Filters
- Topic: Fly selection and tying
- Original category: Fly Tying and Materials
- Species: Steelhead
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Beginner
Tip
Tip: Flick hair or fibre to even the ends and remove stray pieces before tying a wing
How to do it: Even hair or fibre ends by flicking before tying a wing, removing stray pieces
Mistake it fixes: Tying a wing with uneven, stray-filled hair
Why it works: Evened hair gives a clean wing profile. Stray pieces create bulk and ragged edges.
When it matters most: Fly tying, wings