Tying techniques

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Video Scales on hair and fur Aug 17. 2019 Wayne Luallen explains why natural fur dubs better than synthetics and how a blend might be a solution to getting some sparkle into your dubbing.	Video Feather selection from a rooster cape Aug 17. 2019 Wayne Luallen shows the various hackle types and qualities that can be picked from a rooster cape.	Video Dry and wet material color Aug 17. 2019 Wayne Luallen demonstrates the difference in color between a material dry and wet.
Video Whip Finish with dubbing Aug 17. 2019 Wayne Luallen demonstrates how to finish a fly with a furry head by whip finishing with dubbing on the thread.	Video Loop Wing Pupa Aug 15. 2019 A great way to add wing buds or unfolding wings to nymph patterns. Loops of stripped organza ribbon give a great impression of unfolding wings when tied into the thorax of pupa and nymphs.	Review The Humpy Encyclopedia Aug 8. 2019 Free It’s hard not to like a completely free e-book with detailed descriptions on how how to tie 12 (and then some) different variations of the Humpy. 80 pages of knowledge, tips and inspiration on a single pattern!
Video Cut Loop Nymphs Jul 29. 2019 A great way to easily add multiple gills and/or legs to nymph or shrimp patterns.	Video Peacock herl left barbs wound toward the bend Jul 23. 2019 Wayne Luallen shows how to tie a peacock herl body where there will be a slight cupping of the material toward the rear of the fly.	Video Peacock herl right barbs wound toward the eye Jul 23. 2019 Wayne Luallen demonstrates winding on peacock barbs from the bird's right side towards the eye of the hook.
Video Deer hair wing with butts covered Jul 23. 2019 Wayne Luallen demonstrates how to tie on a deer hair wing on a wet fly in such a way that the butts are covered by the head.	Video Tying off material Jul 23. 2019 Wayne Luallen shows how to tie off material in such a way that it's secured properly.	Video Antron shuck on Sparkle Dun Jul 23. 2019 Wayne Luallen shows how to add a more realistic shuck to a dun.
Video Separating Antron and Zelon Jul 23. 2019 Antron and Zelon yarn can often be curled and almost knotted and difficult to separate into thinner bunches. Wayne Luallen shows an easy way to get the strand parallel for easier separation.	Video Winding a folded feather Jul 9. 2019 Wayne Luallen demonstrates how to wrap a folded feather to get a swept back hackle.	Video Peacock herl tied in by barb tips Jul 9. 2019 Wayne Luallen demonstrates how peacock herl can be tied in tip first to create a slightly tapered herl body.

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