Pull the shellback over, secure it with a loose wrap on top, trim it tight, cover it with wraps, and rib from back to fr
Pull the shellback over, secure it with a loose wrap on top, trim it tight, cover it with wraps, and rib from back to fr
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: Pull the shellback over, secure it with a loose wrap on top, trim it tight, cover it with wraps, and rib from back to front with a secure front wrap
How to do it: Complete a shellback by pulling it over, securing with a loose top wrap, trimming tight, covering with wraps, and ribbing back to front
Mistake it fixes: Securing a shellback with tight wraps from the start, distorting it
Why it works: Loose initial wraps allow shellback positioning, then trimming and ribbing lock it cleanly.
When it matters most: Fly tying, shellback