Keep the tail about hook shank length
Keep the tail about hook shank length
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 about hook shank length
How to do it: Set tails about hook shank length
Mistake it fixes: Making tails much longer or shorter than the shank
Why it works: Shank-length tails give a balanced profile.
When it matters most: Fly tying, tails