Tag: Narrow winding under and behind
tail, of tinsel, floss, or other material.
While perusing the archives of FAOL's "Fly of the
Week," I came across and excellent example showing
how to tie a "tag" onto a fishing hook. Tying a "tag"
is a very easy procedure and can add greatly to a fly
even where it is not called for in the original
fly pattern recipe.
A "tag" can be used on a fly pattern to suggest the
egg sack of a female fly laying eggs on or
beneath the water.
Incorporating a "tag" as part of a Dry or Wet Fly Pattern
is an idea is greatly recommended. Fish respond to
egg-laden-female flies with an aggressive demeanor.
Using a "tag" on a fly pattern you can expect an
violent take of the fly. ~Parnelli
a. Tie the tinsel (or floss) at the bend. Wrap the
tinsel (or floss) down the bend in a few close turns,
neither overlapping nor spacing turns.
b. Reverse the wrapping direction of the tinsel (or
floss) and wrap it forward over the first turns. Again,
the edges of the turns should just touch. Upon reaching
the thread, secure the tinsel's (or floss's) end with
tight thread turns. ~ Skip Morris
Credits:
From The Art of Tying the Nymph by Skip Morris.
Published by Published by Frank Amato Publications.
We appreciate use permission.
Please check out the Fly Tying Section, on the Bulletin Board, here at FAOL too.
If you have any questions, tips, or techniques; send them to
publisher@flyanglersonline.com
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