Whip finishers

[Bass_Bug]

We had a rather in depth thread on this topic not too long ago.

http://colo2.flyanglersonline.com/bb...tarelli&page=2


The below links will show you no less than 12 (mostly) distinct different types/styles of tools called whip finished made exclusively for fly tying.

Standard (English Style):
http://www.heartlandflygear.com/images/tools%20003.jpg

Thompson (Modified Standard?) and Matarelli:
http://copperfly.net/images/material/whips.jpg

Stonefly Rotary Whip Finisher:
http://www.fishingmegastore.com/acat...p-finisher.jpg

C&F Rotary Whip Finisher:
http://www.bearsden.com/media/rio_cn...p_finisher.jpg

TMC Quick Finisher (called rotary on some sites):
http://www.askainternational.nl/graf...k-finisher.jpg

on line video on "How to use a Rotary Whip Finisher". Looks like a Matarelli type.
http://flyfishingvc2.magnify.net/vid...-Whip-Finisher

Griffen Whip Finisher:
http://www.hareline.com/images/harelinejpegweb/GT45.jpg

Roman Moser Whip Finisher:
https://www.lakelandflytying.com/ima...p-Finisher.jpg

TMC Midge Finisher:
http://www.askainternational.nl/graf...e-finisher.jpg

??? Some of these I couldn't begin to guess how to use them:
http://www.thefriendlyfisherman.co.u...ish%20tool.jpg
http://www.flytyingspecialties.com/i...p-Finisher.jpg
http://ghoshexim.com/images/whipfinisher.jpg
http://www.avkrokenfiske.com/catalog/images/966472.jpg
http://www.togenenterprises.com/i/ty...sher_small.JPG

[SteveGibson]

I use my fingers. Don't see any reason to use a whip finisher.

[Draggerman]

Been tying for35 years and never used one I just use my fingers

[Kaboom1]

Been tying for35 years and never used one I just use my fingers

I'll second that!

Brad

[Dave E]

Matarelli Extended Reach model.
They do what the standard models do, but they can do it further down the shank of a very long hook. They're handy for stage tying larger patterns.

Best, Dave







If it can't eat a 3/0, it must be bait !

[kbproctor]

By hand here, too.

[gadabout]

I started on a Thompson style whip finisher about 30 years ago but quickly changed to a Matarelli as soon as I tried one. They are a pleasure to use, especially if you get a real one, not one of the knockoffs. I recently picked a Thompson style finisher at the Somerset show. I read somewhere that they have an advantage for certain types of flies. That remains to be seen. The Matarelli has served me well for many years.

[TyroneFly]

Matarelli standard and extended reach model.

[SteveGibson]

I purchased a whip finisher years ago. It was made in India and the instructions were written in English by a non-English speaking India native. Never could figure it out.

[kenstah]

hands/fingers. easier, faster, more accurate(for me), and Because i have a Thomson whip and have no idea of using one.