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Fly tying thread types
Wayne Luallen covers various types of fly tying thread, materials, thicknesses and applications. The chart referred to is found here
Tying off material
Wayne Luallen shows how to tie off material in such a way that it's secured properly.
Conserving Thread Wraps
Wayne Luallen shows how to save many wraps of thread when tying off multiple materials in the same spot.
Whip Finish By Hand
Wayne Luallen explains how to whip finish using only your hands and no tool - and adds some tips on how to get these final wraps to lay absolutely flat.
Thread Rib
Wayne Luallen shows how to make a thread rib over a dubbed body, getting it to behave as you want.
Dry Fly Hackle Foundation
Wayne Luallen explains why the thread foundation under a dry fly hackle is decisive for the final appearance of the finished hackle.
Basics of Thread Twist
Wayne Luallen explains the basics of tying thread twist
Direction of Thread Twist
Wayne Luallen explains what understanding thread twist - clockwise vs. counterclockwise - can do for your tying.
Tool tip: Polishing the Bobbin Holder Tube
Wayne Luallen shows how to get the inside of the bobbin holder tube smooth and free of burrs to avoid breaking or fraying the thread.
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