Splay tail fibres with the fingers and wrap behind each pair to separate them, not too tight at first
Splay tail fibres with the fingers and wrap behind each pair to separate them, not too tight at first
Filters
- Topic: Fly selection and tying
- Original category: Fly Tying and Materials
- Species: Trout
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Advanced
Tip
Tip: Splay tail fibres with the fingers and wrap behind each pair to separate them, not too tight at first
How to do it: Separate tail fibres by splaying with fingers and wrapping behind each pair, initially not too tight
Mistake it fixes: Wrapping tail fibres tightly together without separation
Why it works: Separated tail fibres give a spinner's characteristic split tail. Tight wrapping prevents separation.
When it matters most: Fly tying, tails