Fishin'Magician 0 Report post Posted March 10, 2011 I am working on a variation of spring's wiggler and am having a hard time getting the squirrel tail shell back to stay tightly tied down. Should I use less less tail fibers to help it stay put or use more wraps to keep the squirrel secured? I can't post pics of the fly I'm working on right now, but it is simply a variation of springs wiggler. Thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Worstcaster 0 Report post Posted March 10, 2011 Usually the right answer is to use less material. A lot of the time you will be surprised how a little material can go a long way in fly tying. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johny Utah 0 Report post Posted March 10, 2011 Tighter wraps. Try waxing the thread. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stippled Popper 0 Report post Posted March 10, 2011 I am working on a variation of spring's wiggler and am having a hard time getting the squirrel tail shell back to stay tightly tied down. Should I use less less tail fibers to help it stay put or use more wraps to keep the squirrel secured? I can't post pics of the fly I'm working on right now, but it is simply a variation of springs wiggler. Thanks. Read this thread, particularly the comment about applying super glue to the butts. Tying Calf Tail It sounds like the same story second verse. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites