Flick off small ends and even up wing material, place it on top with a light wrap, and trim to a clean head
Flick off small ends and even up wing material, place it on top with a light wrap, and trim to a clean head
Filters
- Topic: Fly selection and tying
- Original category: Fly Tying and Materials
- Species: Steelhead
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Intermediate
Tip
Tip: Flick off small ends and even up wing material, place it on top with a light wrap, and trim to a clean head
How to do it: Even wing material by flicking off small ends, place on top with a light wrap, and trim to a clean head
Mistake it fixes: Tying wings with small ends left in and heavy wraps
Why it works: Evened wings with light wraps and clean trimming give a tidy, balanced fly.
When it matters most: Fly tying, wings