First of all, let me say that I tie some of my flys only to save a few pennies. Which I am begining to question that motive. How some can find it relaxing is beyond me.

The problem that I am having is when tying buggers, my hackle twists. I normally tie in the tip on the rear of the hook and have tried using both regular hackle pliers and also those swivel type. I have the same problem with both. I have tried fanning the fibers back or not at all. It doesn't make any difference.

Any suggestions?