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Whip Finishing Instructions

Whip Finishing Instructions

  • Posted on: November 5, 2020 November 5, 2020
  • Author: Julian Tapping
  • Categories: Fly Tying Secrets
  • Tags: fly tying, fly tying tools, whip finishing

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  1. Hold the Whip Finish Tool in your hand trapping the ball located just above the handle between thumb and index finger. (This prevents the tool from turning.) While holding the tool in this manner, position the head of the tool on tying thread as shown in Figure 1.
[...] Read More » “Whip Finishing Instructions”
An Introduction to Fly Tying

An Introduction to Fly Tying

  • Posted on: August 12, 2018 September 29, 2023
  • Author: Julian Tapping
  • Categories: Fly Tying
  • Tags: beginners, fly tying, fly tying materials, fly tying tools, techniques

For the benefit of new members who want to have some details about fly tying. This article is by no means definitive. It offers a brief overview of some of the equipment, materials and definitions regarding fly tying.[...] Read More » “An Introduction to Fly Tying”

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