It could be too much hair, so the thread has nothing to bind down and make stand up. It could also be where you are tying the hair in. Do you clip the butt ends before tying in or after? I prefer to clip the butt ends first, then make two loose wraps when first tying in, then a couple of tight wraps to cinch down the hair. This helps me get the hair to stand up. I also prefer to use Deer hair over Elk hair.

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Tight lines,

Jeremy Barela
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