Proportions need not be exact; use feel, and a roughly two-thirds to one-third colour split works
Proportions need not be exact; use feel, and a roughly two-thirds to one-third colour split works
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: Proportions need not be exact; use feel, and a roughly two-thirds to one-third colour split works
How to do it: Use feel for proportions, with roughly two-thirds to one-third colour split as a guide
Mistake it fixes: Demanding exact proportions on every fly
Why it works: Feel-based proportions with a two-thirds to one-third guide give natural colour distribution without rigidity.
When it matters most: Fly tying, proportions