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Post by smarties on Feb 7, 2011 22:43:10 GMT
Relatively new to fly tying. Have at least a reasonable competency.
First effort was ok, after that hair went all Tina Turner.
Are you meant to build up an are of thread directly below the area you whip the head at to stop the frizz?
Any wee bits and pieces of advice would be greatly appreciated. Have bought so much tying bits n bobs buying pricey tubes is like a chilli enema.
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Post by ballingall512 on Feb 7, 2011 22:51:38 GMT
The biggest mistake people make when tying in hair is to tie in too much. Try using a little less hair in your wings and see if it makes a difference.
Also tying wax is essential when tying hairwings, as it gives much more grip to the thread and will help to keep the hair sitting where you want it, instead of it twinsting or splaying out.
As with any fly, you should bed your hook with waxed thread before you begin tying the materials in, this will help prevent the materials from slipping.
Have a look through the sbs section and I'm sure you will find some helpfull tips.
Dave.
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Post by smarties on Feb 8, 2011 12:10:40 GMT
Not surprised there are more items for me to source.
Too much hair, quite possible.
Trying to tie on top of mylar piping is not working.
Will check out 'sbs' section, when I find it.
Thanks Dave.
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Post by salmonshrimp on Feb 8, 2011 12:32:21 GMT
If it's bucktail you need to chose the finest hair from the tail usually at the end of the tail. The root of bucktail hair is hollow and if you buy small tail pieces you usually get the worst of the tail. The hollow root will splay out like a fan and it's best not to use the poor quality hair
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Post by carbisdale on Feb 9, 2011 18:36:23 GMT
Not surprised there are more items for me to source. Too much hair, quite possible. Trying to tie on top of mylar piping is not working. Will check out 'sbs' section, when I find it. Thanks Dave. Remind me on Sunday as I'm sure I've got a spare bit I could bring down the road with me kiddo. |
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