Trim stray long hackles at the back and clean up stray fibres for a cleaner look
Trim stray long hackles at the back and clean up stray fibres for a cleaner look
Filters
- Topic: Fly selection and tying
- Original category: Fly Tying and Materials
- Species: Trout
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Beginner
Tip
Tip: Trim stray long hackles at the back and clean up stray fibres for a cleaner look
How to do it: Trim long stray hackles at the back and clean stray fibres for a tidy fly
Mistake it fixes: Leaving stray hackles and fibres on a finished fly
Why it works: Trimming strays gives a clean, professional fly that looks natural in water.
When it matters most: Fly tying, finishing