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Want to learn how to tie with mylar...tried before by cutting to length and removing insert and it just came unraveled...wanted to insert hook through it but no look. Can it be used like this or do you just wrap it? Any help

 

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Want to learn how to tie with mylar...tried before by cutting to length and removing insert and it just came unraveled...wanted to insert hook through it but no look. Can it be used like this or do you just wrap it? Any help

 

Thanks

 

Crappietyer

 

What I found in my limited experience is to cut it longer then what I need, move it over the hook very carefully, try not to twist it at all while maneuvering it and after "tie-down" trim the end that opened up. It is mostly the left end (I am right handed) that goes over the hook eye first from right to left that causes problems.

 

I'd really love to hear some experienced tiers tricks as well. Any tips how to work it better?

 

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What I found in my limited experience is to cut it longer then what I need, move it over the hook very carefully, try not to twist it at all while maneuvering it and after "tie-down" trim the end that opened up. It is mostly the left end (I am right handed) that goes over the hook eye first from right to left that causes problems.

 

I'd really love to hear some experienced tiers tricks as well. Any tips how to work it better?

 

That's the way I do it -- cut longer than needed. If you've got a bit of time on your hands, a bit of flexament along the cut edge would help to keep it together, but I've found the cutting it long then tieing it down works fine too.

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That's a great video! Did he just turn the tubing inside out while pushing it over the hook eye? Guess I'll have to track down the ez foam product...haven't heard or seen of that before. Are those markers just regular old felt tip or are they some special type?

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