Use stiff, durable tail fibres, with the tail about body length
Use stiff, durable tail fibres, with the tail about body length
Filters
- Topic: Fly selection and tying
- Original category: Fly Tying and Materials
- Species: Trout
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Intermediate
Tip
Tip: Use stiff, durable tail fibres, with the tail about body length
How to do it: Choose stiff, durable tail fibres, setting tails about body length
Mistake it fixes: Using soft tail fibres that break easily
Why it works: Stiff, durable tail fibres withstand fish teeth and current, giving lasting tails at body length.
When it matters most: Fly tying, tails