Do not make the tail super long; about to the back of the hook is enough, otherwise fish may strike the back half
Do not make the tail super long; about to the back of the hook is enough, otherwise fish may strike the back half
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- Topic: Fly selection and tying
- Original category: Fly Tying and Materials
- Species: Steelhead
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Intermediate
Tip
Tip: Do not make the tail super long; about to the back of the hook is enough, otherwise fish may strike the back half
How to do it: Keep leech tails to about the back of the hook, not super long, or fish may strike the tail half
Mistake it fixes: Making leech tails super long
Why it works: Super-long tails cause fish to strike the tail, missing the hook. Back-of-hook tails place strikes near the hook.
When it matters most: Fly tying, tails