Guest Report post Posted November 11, 2003 Now, before we even begin, I'm sure this might stir up some controversy among tiers, especially the purists and traditionalists, but I have tried this technique and it seems to work just as effectively as the traditional patterns: To simplify tying dry flies with upright hackle wings, try this....instead of using a matched pair, use only one hackle tip......What you want to reproduce is the general shape and silohuette of the insect....being completely anatomically correct is really not a necessity. By tying in only one hackle, you still achieve the same shape and silohette, but you don't have to try to space the wings evenly, tie them in evenly, or tie them in together so they stand together...simplifies the winging process and still creates an effective fly.... okay, now let the disgruntled, dissenting opinions fly!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted November 11, 2003 Why bother using a hackle tip at all? A Wulff style wing or Comparadun style will work just as well and you don't have putz with any hackle tips. There is only one reason to tie a Catskill style dry fly, and that is to tie one. Other, simpler flies work just as well, maybe better. You'll notice I didn't mention parachute style flies, those !#!@%&^%*&^ things are impossiblr to tie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted November 12, 2003 what you say is, in fact true, and elaborates on the point i was trying to make...what is important is the silohuette and the general representation...you are very right, TB.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites