Keep the thorax collar narrow, about half the bead width, with only a few wraps, and do not build it up too much
Keep the thorax collar narrow, about half the bead width, with only a few wraps, and do not build it up too much
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: Keep the thorax collar narrow, about half the bead width, with only a few wraps, and do not build it up too much
How to do it: Keep thorax collars narrow, about half bead width, with few wraps
Mistake it fixes: Building thorax collars too wide and bulky
Why it works: Narrow collars give a proportionate thorax. Wide, bulky collars unbalance the fly.
When it matters most: Fly tying, thorax