Keep the tail a little shorter than body length, but not super short
Keep the tail a little shorter than body length, but not super short
Filters
- Topic: Fly selection and tying
- Original category: Fly Tying and Materials
- Species: Trout
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Beginner
Tip
Tip: Keep the tail a little shorter than body length, but not super short
How to do it: Set tails a little shorter than body length, avoiding super-short tails
Mistake it fixes: Making tails super short
Why it works: Slightly shorter tails give balance. Super-short tails look stubby and unnatural.
When it matters most: Fly tying, tails