Make the tail slightly longer than the distance from hook point to hook back, with the tag lifting and flaring the tail
Make the tail slightly longer than the distance from hook point to hook back, with the tag lifting and flaring the tail
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: Make the tail slightly longer than the distance from hook point to hook back, with the tag lifting and flaring the tail
How to do it: Set tails slightly longer than point-to-back distance, with the tag lifting and flaring the tail
Mistake it fixes: Making tails short and flat
Why it works: A slightly longer tail lifted and flared by the tag gives a natural, flowing tail profile.
When it matters most: Fly tying, tails