Match fibre amount to hook size, about 20 fibres in this example
Match fibre amount to hook size, about 20 fibres in this example
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: Match fibre amount to hook size, about 20 fibres in this example
How to do it: Match fibre count to hook size, about 20 fibres for the example size
Mistake it fixes: Using the same fibre count for all hook sizes
Why it works: Fibre count should scale with hook size. Too many fibres bulk small hooks, too few leave large hooks sparse.
When it matters most: Fly tying, fibres