Keep a wing case short, less than half the body length, and on top
Keep a wing case short, less than half the body length, and on top
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: Keep a wing case short, less than half the body length, and on top
How to do it: Keep wing cases short, under half body length, and on top
Mistake it fixes: Making wing cases long and underneath
Why it works: Short, top-placed wing cases give a proportionate profile. Long or underneath cases look wrong.
When it matters most: Fly tying, wing case