Flick out short bits and trim excess to even hair before tying
Flick out short bits and trim excess to even hair before tying
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 out short bits and trim excess to even hair before tying
How to do it: Even hair by flicking out short bits and trimming excess before tie-in
Mistake it fixes: Tying hair with short bits and excess left in
Why it works: Evened hair gives a clean wing or body. Short bits and excess create bulk and raggedness.
When it matters most: Fly tying, hair