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Hand Whip Finishing

Hand Whip Finishing

  • Posted on: July 31, 2018 July 31, 2018
  • Author: Julian Tapping
  • Categories: Fly Tying Secrets
  • Tags: fly tying, hand whip finishing, In The Riffle, whip finishing

https://youtu.be/PK_VwkbtrQo

The Hand Whip Finish is a great technique to master. Once you master the Hand Whip Finish, you will have a deep understanding of how the whip finish knot works.[...] Read More » “Hand Whip Finishing”

Weed Guards, Freshwater

Weed Guards, Freshwater

  • Posted on: July 29, 2018 July 29, 2018
  • Author: Julian Tapping
  • Categories: Fly Tying Secrets
  • Tags: fly tying, freshwater, In The Riffle, weed guard


The Freshwater Weed Guard is most commonly used on bass flies and mouse patterns. But it is not only used on freshwater flies, it is often used on redfish spoon flies as well.[...] Read More » “Weed Guards, Freshwater”

Counter Wrapping

Counter Wrapping

  • Posted on: July 28, 2018 July 28, 2018
  • Author: Julian Tapping
  • Categories: Fly Tying Secrets
  • Tags: counter wrapping, fly tying, In The Riffle


Counter Wrapping is a fly tying technique used to lock down delicate materials and accentuate a ribbing material. Counter Wrapping is most often done with a fine wire or small tinsel.[...] Read More » “Counter Wrapping”

Threads

Threads

  • Posted on: July 27, 2018 February 24, 2025
  • Author: Julian Tapping
  • Categories: Fly Tying Secrets
  • Tags: fly tying, In The Riffle, thread

This Fly Tying Video will demonstrate the difference between UNI, UTC and Veevus fly tying threads.

Each brand of fly tying thread will act differently when tied with. Watch the video and learn how they lay on the hook shank![...] Read More » “Threads”

Adding Dumbbell Eyes

Adding Dumbbell Eyes

  • Posted on: July 22, 2018 July 22, 2018
  • Author: Julian Tapping
  • Categories: Fly Tying Secrets
  • Tags: fly tying, In The Riffle, lead eyes, saltwater flies, streamers


Adding Fly Tying Lead Eyes to a streamer and saltwater fly pattern is a common technique used in fly tying. Lead eyes can often be frustrating for many new fly tiers.[...] Read More » “Adding Dumbbell Eyes”

Spinning Deer Hair

Spinning Deer Hair

  • Posted on: July 12, 2018 July 12, 2018
  • Author: Julian Tapping
  • Categories: Fly Tying Secrets
  • Tags: fly tying, In The Riffle, lead eyes, saltwater flies, streamers

Properly spinning and shave-shaping deer hair is one of the most challenging in fly tying, but the fish attracting successes of patterns utilising it make it an imperative to learn “how”.[...] Read More » “Spinning Deer Hair”

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