Thin a hair wing by removing fluff, evening longer fibres, and using only a small amount
Thin a hair wing by removing fluff, evening longer fibres, and using only a small amount
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 by removing fluff, evening longer fibres, and using only a small amount
How to do it: Thin hair wings by removing fluff, evening longer fibres, and using a small amount
Mistake it fixes: Using thick, unthinned hair wings
Why it works: Thinned hair wings give a clean, sparse profile. Thick wings look bulky and move poorly.
When it matters most: Fly tying, hair wings