OhioSunfisher 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 Hi Everyone!, This is my first post here;This is one of my first attempts at tying with deer hair that I tied this morning,tips & advice would be appreciated. Thanks,Rob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riffleriversteelheadslayer 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 looks great Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nomad 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 Thats not a bad start, try using a double sided razor to trim the hair, it makes a smoother look on the bug. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stiknstring 0 Report post Posted February 27, 2008 look;s bassy to me not bad at all Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted February 27, 2008 For some constructive criticism I would first try to pack the hair a little tighter. This will help keep the fly buoyant, especially with a heavy hook. Also, trim the underneath slightly closer to the hook shank to give you a bit more gap room. For a first attempt that is incredibly well done! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bruce Derington 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 Nice job. I agree with Will, needs to be packed alittle more, but believe when I tell you thats its a nice fly! Lets see more Bruce Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevemcn 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 Very good first hair bug. Agree that packing needs to be tighter, but it's easier after the first attempt. My very first was much worse, I still have it. Good work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iowaflyguy 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 Hi Rob I was just rereading the Chris Helm (the guru of deer hair) interview in the May 2006 issue of Hatches. Chris says that even more important than packing the hair is using the right amount of hair/clump. If it is too sparse no amount of packing will give you a nice tight body. You might want to give the article a read. tight lines and heavy creels -Tom sorry I don't know how to add the link :dunno: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OhioSunfisher 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2008 Thanks for the replys! Sorry for the mis understanding but this is actually my 3rd deer hair fly. Cant wait to try em' this spring! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted February 29, 2008 It took me a long time to get a bug that good, very nice work!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
