FishnPhil 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2019 Haha now that sounds way too easy and makes too much sense, just spin it opposite. Similar as flytire and flicted suggested, boils down to material control. I also appreciate Mikechell's suggestion, lol. Anyone want to buy some tenkara purple buggers? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Al Beatty 0 Report post Posted April 21, 2019 Am I the only one that has this problem? Any tips? Tying up some buggers and ESLs and with the longer feathers they have a tendency to want to twist which faces the hackle in the wrong direction. I can post examples of what I mean if it helps, but am guessing this is common and people have all kinds of tips and ways to solve it. Hi FishnPhil, We have a YouTube video that might help. I think the answer will be at minute 2:13 if I understand the problem. Here is the link if you are interested - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYhbh40I4nY. Take care & ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fshng2 0 Report post Posted April 22, 2019 Huge tip, brief & to the point. Thanks Al. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kelly Kingery 0 Report post Posted January 3 I tie mine with the tip at the bend, wrapping forward to the eye. This makes the feather barbs get larger as it moves forward. The result is a better baitfish profile and the fact that they face forward results in more movement in the water without being flattened out, imitating the natural movement of the fish as it swims through the water. As far as addressing the twist, I just work with it carefully, backing and re-wrapping it as needed. If you prefer to wrap with the stem at the bend instead (which is perfectly fine, too), you can flatten the base of the quill before attaching to the hook. Sometimes this will give it an easier start at a good, twistless wrap. As you can see, everyone has thier own belly button - I mean opinion - and they can all be different. Take what's offered and find what works for you. Then go have fun swinging it! Best of luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trouttramp 0 Report post Posted January 3 I have two dry fly saddles that twist no mater what I do. I’ve tried everything to get them to wind those nice straight wraps. No go. I still use them on flys for myself, they fish catch 🐠 just as good as the “pretty ones”. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandflyx 0 Report post Posted Wednesday at 10:08 AM Haven't used hackle in a long time now, tie mine with FTD materials Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niveker 0 Report post Posted Wednesday at 01:27 PM 3 hours ago, sandflyx said: tie mine with FTD materials Nice. What material? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sandflyx 0 Report post Posted Thursday at 03:04 PM On 1/8/2025 at 8:27 AM, niveker said: Nice. What material? Maribou, and ftd enhanced kraken dubbing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
niveker 0 Report post Posted Thursday at 03:17 PM 12 minutes ago, sandflyx said: ftd enhanced kraken dubbing thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
