Trim excess material to keep the body even
Trim excess material to keep the body even
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: Trim excess material to keep the body even
How to do it: Remove excess material to maintain an even body
Mistake it fixes: Leaving excess material that creates body humps
Why it works: Even bodies look natural and swim correctly. Excess creates humps that distort profile.
When it matters most: Fly tying, bodies