This is the Forth installment of Feathers – Tip’s, Trick’s & Common Mistakes, which can be downloaded FREE from www.saltyflytying.com
Use a Small Amount of Glue for Extra Stability
Once you have the tips of your feathers lined up you can apply a small amount of glue to keep them from moving when you are tying them in. The glue will also help keep the feathers from rolling and on top of the hook and as you secure them. However, some types of glue become very hard and brittle and tend to glob up your flies, so test a few and see which one works best for you. If you are going to use any kind of quick drying glue’s (like super glue) it is easier to lay down a thread base and paint a small amount of glue directly on the thread where the feathers will be tied in. This technique works well, but requires you to work quickly.
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Keep Your Wraps Tight & Feathers Straight
-Drew