Smooth Bodied Duns/Spinners or Rough Bodied Duns/Spinners

[Byron haugh]

Hi,
This is a poll. I believe most tiers do not use the dull side (smooth) of the quill as the outside facing body on duns/spinners. Rather, they tie with the smooth side to the hook shank which produces the dramatically raised material on the edge of the quill.

I happen to prefer the smoother showing surface on all but emergers and nymphs. My personal observations of adult mayflies suggests a smooth abdomen.

When I ask the question, many say "it doesn't matter". But, one has to make a conscious decision one way or the other when tying the quill feather in, so what controls this decision?

These aren't great examples, but do demonstrate the difference. So, which way do you consciously decide to tie the quill feather in for the abdomen.

Thanks for your response.

Byron

Smooth abdomen, yet appears segmented.



Not smooth: