Flick and stack wing material, pull uneven top fibres and restack them, keep the wing ending before the tail end, and pi
Flick and stack wing material, pull uneven top fibres and restack them, keep the wing ending before the tail end, and pi
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: Flick and stack wing material, pull uneven top fibres and restack them, keep the wing ending before the tail end, and pinch-wrap it securely
How to do it: Prepare wing material by flicking and stacking, restacking uneven tops, ending the wing before the tail, and pinch-wrapping securely
Mistake it fixes: Tying wings uneven, too long, and loosely wrapped
Why it works: Even, properly ended, securely wrapped wings give a clean profile and durable fly.
When it matters most: Fly tying, wings