Stagger_Lee
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- Joined
- Mar 22, 2012
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I have recently begun my journey in tying. Starting slow and trying to just tie some basic patterns I do not have in my boxes that I need to use on streams I hit often. Only been a few weeks and I’m ok but very frustrated with one very impt aspect so here is where I’m at ..
Doing OK with the lead wire, the threading the hooks and using the bobbin, the threading tool has kept my patience in check. Dubbing the thread is eh and I’ve been trying to get the distribution right but I’m guessing that comes with experience so I’m not getting to mental over that.
My big problem has been whip finishing. No matter how many times I watch youtube videos I can’t do it. I’m basically finishing my ties by wrapping and just putting a dab of cement in hope it won’t fall apart on the stream. I’m continuing to practice the basic tying techniques but I’m baffled that I cant get it.
Is whip finishing suppose to be this tough or am I missing something?
The following photos are suppose to be Al’s Rat and I’m curious what u guys think. Criticize away please and look @ the strands @ the head .... this is where I’m really getting frustrated …
Doing OK with the lead wire, the threading the hooks and using the bobbin, the threading tool has kept my patience in check. Dubbing the thread is eh and I’ve been trying to get the distribution right but I’m guessing that comes with experience so I’m not getting to mental over that.
My big problem has been whip finishing. No matter how many times I watch youtube videos I can’t do it. I’m basically finishing my ties by wrapping and just putting a dab of cement in hope it won’t fall apart on the stream. I’m continuing to practice the basic tying techniques but I’m baffled that I cant get it.
Is whip finishing suppose to be this tough or am I missing something?
The following photos are suppose to be Al’s Rat and I’m curious what u guys think. Criticize away please and look @ the strands @ the head .... this is where I’m really getting frustrated …