Hi MN....here's a tip from the originator of the Deciever....assemble the feathers for one side together and wet them down. They will stick to each other and behave themselves. Then put both sides together and wet them down again. The first wraps to tie them on the hook should be just tight enough to hold them in place. Once they are where you want them to be, you can bind them down tight.
Try it out.....hope it helps....Jason