Peter,

I think this is an example of "different strokes for different folks." Depending on the tying instructor or the book we learned from, most of us have developed a preference for one method over the other. This choice also seems to be highly dependent on the type of vise the tyer uses. At any rate, we learn to make our chosen method work by continued practice.

I'm a slow wrapper with lots of wiggling during the counterwrapping process. I have recently purchased a true rotary vise and will certainly give the other method a try. 8T

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You had better learn to be a happy camper. You only get one try at this campground and it's a real short camping season.