Spinning Deer Hair
Alright I am nearly at wits end trying to spin deer hair........one time it wont flare properly and the next time i break the thread....not to mention the utter frustration of trying to get rubber legs to come out right in the middle of the whole mess. Anybody know if any online clips/tutorials or suggestions that can help me out? Pattern i am trying to tie is turks tarantula among others. Just about to throw the deer hair out, not to mention pulling out my own hair in the process.
I use Waxed Nylon Thread or (just for monster muddlers or big mice) Kevlar.
The first option is great: strong and flat.
Good luck,
Rocketfish
I think practice is the key here.The more you try you learn how much tension is too much or too little.Sure you will mess up a few but eventually you will get it.I use Danvilles flat waxed nylon thread.I have tied many deer hair flies and all have been pretty ugly but even your ugly flies catch fish.The flies I tie now are not near as ugly as the one's I tied when I first tried,but even those would catch fish.I also tie a half hitch between bunches of hair.This is a great idea because you never know when the thread will break.Just my 2 cents.
-Steve
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