Strip one side of a feather and tie it concave-side down, bending over the back, for a clean wrap
Strip one side of a feather and tie it concave-side down, bending over the back, for a clean wrap
Filters
- Topic: Fly selection and tying
- Original category: Fly Tying and Materials
- Species: Steelhead
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Advanced
Tip
Tip: Strip one side of a feather and tie it concave-side down, bending over the back, for a clean wrap
How to do it: Strip one side of a feather, tie it concave-side down, bending over the back for a clean wrap
Mistake it fixes: Tying feathers unstripped, concave-side up
Why it works: Stripped, concave-down feathers wrap cleanly over the back, giving a neat hackle.
When it matters most: Fly tying, hackle