Winging it

[Clansman]

Here's my first attemp at winging a flee

[scotfly]

Clansman, good first attempt. :
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!

[Ian_M]

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.

[Clansman]

Thanks for the advice guys, much appreciated.

That's a cracking sbs Dennis, i'll try again using it, and post the result.

[rabbitangler]

Clansman, good first attempt. :
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