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i use the same method as desribed on charlies fly box, but i find the hackle splays around the hook shank much easier if i trim the butt end from the hackle before tightening the first two loose...

scottp,

thanks for another way to skin the cat. i would think the barbule butt ends , as short as they are might add a little bulk and buggieness to the head of the nymph.