folding hackle

[Normand]

folding hackle is a method for tying collars on flies and getting the swept back look.

here's one method of folding hackle

http://vodpod.com/watch/2939132-fly-...g-instructions

[lastchance]

I never thought of using the scissors to bend the fibers.

[ScottP]

Nice. I used to run the hackle along the edge of my tying desk; this is much easier. Thanks Normand!

Regards,
Scott

[Buddy Sanders]

I'd been tying for ten years before I figured out that when they stated 'folded' hackle, all they meant was slightly angled into a 'V' shape.

You have no idea how many hours I spent trying to actually 'fold' the sides of the hackle together like a closed hinge....

Cool tip. Like Scott, I'd always used the edge of the desk. This is much easier.

Buddy

[SteveGibson]

Excellent video. Well done! Thank you for your post and link!

[Jayatwork]

I learned that scissor folding technique from John Shewey several years ago. It really changed the way I tie wet fly hackles for everything from smaller nymphs to Steelhead flies. Some types of feathers respond better to it than others.

[flybugpa]

just tried it simple as all get out

[mcsteff]

Thanks for the link Normand.