I agree with ducksterman (Phil) and lee s. Sometimes when dealing with smaller fly heads, the Thompson helps to finish the head without material snagging the threads or having to use a hackle/material guard. But there are small Materellis that could probably work just as well. I don't like to hand whip finish (unless I have to on the back of a fly) because rough skin snags the thread. To me, its an individual choice for what type of whip finish works best and is most comfortable for that individual.


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Robert B. McCorquodale
Sebring, FL

"Flip a fly"