Here's my first attemp at winging a flee
(http://i408.photobucket.com/albums/pp162/clansman1314/wings.jpg)
Clansman, good first attempt. :8)
Major plus points are that you've kept the shape of the wing perfectly and central.
Two points you need to work on are.. Proportions, the wing is a little on the long side. Placement, you need to tie the wing in closer to the eye onto the thread base.
Have a look here for a little help.. http://www.wildfisher.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=4490.0
You've actually done the hardest part, keeping the shape, so the rest should come with a little practice.
Well done!
Good first attempt Clansman and good advice given. I have tied flies for 40 years or so and still don't make a good job of the wings every time. :?
I also tie loads of patterns with no wings e.g. wingless Wickham.
Thanks for the advice guys, much appreciated.
That's a cracking sbs Dennis, i'll try again using it, and post the result.
Quote from: scotfly on May 05, 2009, 12:27:46 AM
Clansman, good first attempt. :8)
Major plus points are that you've kept the shape of the wing perfectly and central.
Two points you need to work on are.. Proportions, the wing is a little on the long side. Placement, you need to tie the wing in closer to the eye onto the thread base.
Have a look here for a little help.. http://www.wildfisher.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=4490.0
You've actually done the hardest part, keeping the shape, so the rest should come with a little practice.
Well done!
Hear Hear!! a good 1st attempt :applause Now Practice Practice Practice :D :D