Re: [VFB] re: hackle winding question

[mark romero]

Joyce, as you can see the two previous answers while correct and helpfull of 
course, i think may not be exactly to the point of what you guestion was, 
according to the fact that you specifically asked about a certain technique 
that Hans W. uses. Maybe i'm wrong, but neither answer said anything about 
wraping thread thru the hackle, or tying in at the eye and wraping 
"backwards."  Wass up with that? mark....

From: Martin Westbeek <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: Re: [VFB] re: hackle winding question
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2004 07:40:43 +0100
Joyce,
One at a time will give you more control. Today's quality hackles have very 
thin yet strong stems. When you put extra pressure on the hackle stem and 
use a slight zig-zag motion when wrapping you can place the hackle between 
previous wraps without distorting barbs. Since you use 3 hackles in this 
case it will help if the first hackle is wrapped with just a little space 
between the wraps.
Martin
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Subject: [VFB] re: hackle winding question


I'm tying Moseley Mayflies, which, as you know from the previous 
discussion, are tied with three hackles wound dry fly style. Now, here's 
the question, in your experience, tying them as Hans W. does, by tying in 
the hackle at the hook eye and winding backwards, then winding the thread 
through them, how do you find it best to do with best results..one at a 
time and tie down or all three together or two then the yellow one wound 
through them. Inquiring minds would really like to know what has worked 
best in your experience. Thanks for your imput. Joyce