Tailout

I hadn't thought of the base issue. I'm using a Metz #2 so I imagine that would contribute? On the flies that I've been tying, there is a deer hair stack that I'm wrapping over first then to the eye. I've put a couple into water and a couple do tilt a bit to one side but I'm hoping this is a minor issue. Thanks for the response.

Hi folks, First post here I've been tying for about a year and a half. I tie mostly streamers and nymphs but recently started to work on custom dry fly emergers and adults specific to the waters that I fish. I've been having a problem with the hackle spiraling instead of coming off the hook straight. I've tried a couple of tips from websites but I still get this effect. Any ideas on what I'm doing wrong? Suggestions? Thanks!!