Originally Posted by
AlanB
You are right Hans, What I mean is that it is very unusual to put much sideways pressure on while tying. I think we could agree that a thread wrap is light pressure, and spinning deer hair much greater. It is usual to pull to spin hair either towards or away from yourself. I certainly don't think they could stand that kind of pressure.
Yes repetitive wraps can work these loose, especially at the speed you and I can run down a hook shank. They are a novel idea but I have my doubts about them. I've only tied one fly on one, it wasn't a bad experience but I would say I don't get on with them. You have just reinforced my doubts..