Keep the tail slightly shorter than the body
Keep the tail slightly shorter than the body
Filters
- Topic: Fly selection and tying
- Original category: Fly Tying and Materials
- Species: Steelhead
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Beginner
Tip
Tip: Keep the tail slightly shorter than the body
How to do it: Set tails slightly shorter than the body length
Mistake it fixes: Making tails longer than the body
Why it works: Slightly shorter tails give a balanced profile. Longer tails unbalance the fly.
When it matters most: Fly tying, tails