RE: Beginner Help
2010/03/08 17:49:52
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Wally,
Without pics it's kind of hard to tell..... What size lead are ya using - For that size I usually use .020. And only wrap the lead up for the body and not into the thorax. Most likely the reason the herl is sliding toward the eye is because there may be body material tied into the thorax area and there is a slight taper left over. Then when you tie in the herl and begin to wrap it - it slides down the taper towards the eye. Just a thought and I may be wrong. My 2 cents worth---it's fine to dub the thorax on the pheasant tail nymph. That's what makes tying so great. I always thought that although there are patterns out there for ya to follow - think of them as a guideline or suggestion and be creative. And believe me...from my experience...there is no greater dubbing than hares ear for nymphs whether it be for the body or the thorax. That's the reason the Hare's Ear Nymph is such a classic and successful pattern. Above all-Don't get frustrated!!! Do what I do when I tie...listen to some Skynard and pour a cold one!!!
post edited by steely34 - 2010/03/08 19:19:41
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