Push top hackles down with the fingers to give a fuller body
Push top hackles down with the fingers to give a fuller body
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: Push top hackles down with the fingers to give a fuller body
How to do it: Press top hackles down with fingers for a fuller body
Mistake it fixes: Leaving top hackles upright, giving a thin body
Why it works: Pushed-down top hackles create a fuller body profile that imitates a larger insect.
When it matters most: Fly tying, hackle