03-28-2008, 10:39 PM
Dryrod - I want to tie the end of it down ("finish the hackle") of course, but I don't want to grab all the 'feathers' and tie them to the body.... not sure if that makes more sense... I'll take a picture of one of my flies with this problem this weekend and post one monday for clarity.
FG - So using the zap-a-gap helps to stiffen the feathers and make-a-gap between them and body, making it easier to tie the whip finish? Or did i interperete that wrong.
How about using a whip finish tool? I have never used one and whip finish all my flies by hand. Do one of these help with precision whip finishes very much?
I think in the end, I think the ultimate solution is..... [#ff0000]practice more[/#ff0000]!
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FG - So using the zap-a-gap helps to stiffen the feathers and make-a-gap between them and body, making it easier to tie the whip finish? Or did i interperete that wrong.
How about using a whip finish tool? I have never used one and whip finish all my flies by hand. Do one of these help with precision whip finishes very much?
I think in the end, I think the ultimate solution is..... [#ff0000]practice more[/#ff0000]!
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