Clip the feather up front, leaving a small tag as an anchor, instead of tying the whole feather in and clipping it off
Clip the feather up front, leaving a small tag as an anchor, instead of tying the whole feather in and clipping it off
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: Clip the feather up front, leaving a small tag as an anchor, instead of tying the whole feather in and clipping it off
How to do it: Clip a feather in front, leaving a small anchor tag, rather than tying the whole feather and clipping after
Mistake it fixes: Tying a whole feather in and clipping it off afterward
Why it works: A small anchor tag gives a clean, secure tie-in with less bulk than a whole feather.
When it matters most: Fly tying, hackle