Keep the body at an even thickness and avoid humps; hide tags underneath the body material to keep it even
Keep the body at an even thickness and avoid humps; hide tags underneath the body material to keep it even
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: Keep the body at an even thickness and avoid humps; hide tags underneath the body material to keep it even
How to do it: Maintain even body thickness, avoiding humps, by hiding tags under body material
Mistake it fixes: Leaving body humps and exposed tags
Why it works: Even bodies look natural and swim correctly. Hidden tags prevent humps that distort profile.
When it matters most: Fly tying, bodies