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Re: Six steps to tying small flies with large partridge hackle
Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 8:04 am
by fflutterffly
I am trying to tie down to 22, the smallest I can see, but I'm having trouble with the starling feathers and the hackle pliers. I am trying to use the ultra light pliers that look like a tear drop, but the tines don't seem to face up. Since they are inexpensive I have tried to "bend" the tips together. That hasn't worked. Can anyone please suggest a pliers that are machined to perfection that can hold a tiny feather.
Re: Six steps to tying small flies with large partridge hackle
Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 9:49 pm
by Old Hat
fflutterffly,
I have used just about every kind of hackle plier out there. Everyone has there favorites, mine are by far these:
http://reviews.orvis.com/7532/759Q/reviews.htm
They have a very nice fine tip, and the thumb and finger plates are great to keep control.
Re: Six steps to tying small flies with large partridge hackle
Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2012 7:05 am
by DUBBN
Oldhat, I have spent the past hour practicing your technique. I am by no means quick with it, but I am pleased with how my patterns are turning out. I am tying 14's right now, but will start working my way down to 18's by the end of the day.
Great tip sir,
Wayne
Re: Six steps to tying small flies with large partridge hackle
Posted: Sat Nov 10, 2012 7:27 pm
by Old Hat
Thanks Wayne, good to hear it is working for you.