Pull fibres up tightly with the fingers before trimming
Pull fibres up tightly with the fingers before trimming
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: Pull fibres up tightly with the fingers before trimming
How to do it: Pull yarn fibres up tightly with fingers before trimming
Mistake it fixes: Trimming yarn fibres without pulling them up tightly
Why it works: Pulling fibres up tightly before trimming gives an even, full egg shape.
When it matters most: Fly tying, yarn