jcrouse 0 Report post Posted August 31, 2005 Hi, I'm having trouble with tinsel streamer bodies. I get a hump at tie in. I've tried it every which way, and I do cut the tinsel at an angle before tying in. can someone give me some explicit instruction? JC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sjo Crapels 0 Report post Posted August 31, 2005 Ty it in at the curb on the underside of the shank. Overwrap it with tyingthread alle the way to the eye as far as you want it to go. Fold it over a dubbing needle or over your scissorblade. Wrap it in touching turns to the but and then back over itself in touching turns to where you started. It doesn't hurt to cover the shank with headcement prior to wrapping the tinsel. Sjo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joe Hard 0 Report post Posted August 31, 2005 Tie the tinsel in with a few wraps near the eye. wrap the tinsel back to just above the barb and back. Unwind the wraps that is holding the tinsel and then tie bowth tag ends of the tinsel down. It may be tricky at first but there will be no bulk there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted September 1, 2005 It will also help to have the smallest width tinsel you can find. I find I get the best results with the small size. It will require more wraps, but the result will be better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jcrouse 0 Report post Posted September 1, 2005 Thanks you guys. I tied up a dozen bodies tonight and used some of your tips. I think I got it all worked out by #7. Thanks a ton. I really appreciate it. JC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
