Strip the lower soft parts off a feather and pull hackle back as you wrap so it sits on top
Strip the lower soft parts off a feather and pull hackle back as you wrap so it sits on top
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- Topic: Fly selection and tying
- Original category: Fly Tying and Materials
- Species: Trout
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Intermediate
Tip
Tip: Strip the lower soft parts off a feather and pull hackle back as you wrap so it sits on top
How to do it: Strip lower soft feather parts, pulling hackle back during wrapping so it sits on top
Mistake it fixes: Wrapping hackle without stripping soft parts or pulling back
Why it works: Stripped, pulled-back hackle sits on top cleanly, giving a neat profile.
When it matters most: Fly tying, hackle