ScottOriginally Posted by ScottP
Art,
I find that if I trim the barbs off the stem far enough that it's bare above the post, it's easier to manage (not the best shot, but you can see that there aren't any barbs directly above the top of the thread post).
Depending on the hackle, sometimes it may want to go clockwise, sometimes counter; I'll take a test wrap to see which way it prefers, back it off then position the bobbin so it's in the proper position to tie it off at the base of the post.
Regards,
Scott
I understand what you are saying, perfectly and certainly am not calling it "wrong" in any way. When tied at the base, on the shank, it always wraps just fine and as an old (and former) production tier the option of having the hackle not wrap perfectly every time was not there. The quick spiral up the post and the wraps underneath are always the same. And hackle sometimes breaks... Mild bends are easier on the hackle than a hard 90.
In honesty I do realize I should have just kept my mouth shut!
It is a very good looking pattern and a very well done SBS...
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