Thin a hair wing to a sparse bunch, flicking out short fibres and evening the tips
Thin a hair wing to a sparse bunch, flicking out short fibres and evening the tips
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: Thin a hair wing to a sparse bunch, flicking out short fibres and evening the tips
How to do it: Thin hair wings to sparse bunches by flicking out short fibres and evening tips
Mistake it fixes: Using thick, unthinned hair wings
Why it works: Sparse, evened hair wings give a clean, natural profile. Thick wings look bulky and unnatural.
When it matters most: Fly tying, hair wings