Elk hair, cut from the hide and ‘stacked’ in a device (hair stacker) that allows the tips to be uniform length. The clump of hair is tied in/on to the hook and the non-tip sections (the butt) where the hair was cut from the hide are trimmed to equal lengths.
Yes, in some patterns very much so and in others, the more ‘impressionistic’ variety, one can pay less attention to the details re ‘matching the hatch’ (trying to tie the fly to look like a real mayfly, caddis etc.) and attach materials that suggest life and let the fish decide if it worthy of a gulp.
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Looks like a promising lure!
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Thank you!
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What are the sharp quills made from?
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Elk hair, cut from the hide and ‘stacked’ in a device (hair stacker) that allows the tips to be uniform length. The clump of hair is tied in/on to the hook and the non-tip sections (the butt) where the hair was cut from the hide are trimmed to equal lengths.
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Ah; a lot of intricate work.
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Yes, in some patterns very much so and in others, the more ‘impressionistic’ variety, one can pay less attention to the details re ‘matching the hatch’ (trying to tie the fly to look like a real mayfly, caddis etc.) and attach materials that suggest life and let the fish decide if it worthy of a gulp.
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It’s a beauty. It will surely grab some attention of them trout
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I think it will for sure Joe!! Thanks
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