Let the body get a little wild and buggy, and pick out fibres around the body at the end
Let the body get a little wild and buggy, and pick out fibres around the body at the end
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: Let the body get a little wild and buggy, and pick out fibres around the body at the end
How to do it: Allow leech bodies to be a little wild and buggy, picking out fibres at the end
Mistake it fixes: Keeping leech bodies smooth and tidy
Why it works: Wild, picked-out bodies imitate natural leeches with movement and texture.
When it matters most: Fly tying, bodies