Flick and pick hair to thin it to a sparse wing, pulling bottoms and tops to even it
Flick and pick hair to thin it to a sparse wing, pulling bottoms and tops to even it
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: Flick and pick hair to thin it to a sparse wing, pulling bottoms and tops to even it
How to do it: Thin hair wings by flicking and picking, pulling bottoms and tops to even them
Mistake it fixes: Tying hair wings thick and uneven
Why it works: Thinned, evened hair gives a sparse, clean wing that moves well. Thick, uneven hair looks bulky.
When it matters most: Fly tying, hair wings