Pull hackle fibres back before each turn so they lean and splay back in the correct position, repeat as you wrap to the
Pull hackle fibres back before each turn so they lean and splay back in the correct position, repeat as you wrap to the
Filters
- Topic: Fly selection and tying
- Original category: Fly Tying and Materials
- Species: Trout
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Intermediate
Tip
Tip: Pull hackle fibres back before each turn so they lean and splay back in the correct position, repeat as you wrap to the front, then tie off
How to do it: Before each hackle turn, pull fibres back so they lean correctly, repeating to the front before tie-off
Mistake it fixes: Wrapping hackle without pulling fibres back each turn
Why it works: Pulling fibres back each turn gives a consistent, swept-back hackle that moves correctly in water.
When it matters most: Fly tying, soft hackle