Quote Originally Posted by Joe Billingsley View Post
I have had trouble controlling the deer hair when tying flies like this before, especially trying to control it expanding the band forward. Any special tips other than keeping a death grip on the hair?

Like so

measure (ribbed this body with opalescent mylar; bit different look)





2 soft loops then pull firmly






pull some butts back and take a wrap through; pull tight




pull some more butt fibers up and repeat




and again






wrap to the eye




hackle




finish




Regards,
Scott