Chris I do this for my tandem saltwater fly. It is a good 8-9 inches long though. I very carefully slide the hook into the mylar (or flexitube) and slide the mylar up around the bend of the hook. When I get it far enough in I gently slide the point of the hook through the mylar being carefull not to cut any of it with the point. then you can tie it off at the front or middle of the hook and cut off the excess. You may want to try melting the ends of the mylar before you try this so it won't unravel too much for you. I hope this helps. Deb ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chapman, Chris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2003 3:19 PM Subject: [VFB] Tandem Flies with Mylar Tubing
> Hello, > > I used to have a fly tying book that showed how to tie a tandem streamer > with mylar piping from the trailer hook all the way to the front for the > front hook. EG. Joe's Smelt. > > I haven't seen that book for over 10 years. But funny enough I actually > tied one in my box of archived flies... But I can't remember what I did... > ( I am getting old...) > > Does anyone know how to do this? > > If I recall, you tie in your wire to the trailer hook and then the mylar > tubing. Then... (this is the part I am stuck on) > > Please help. > > Thanks in advance. Chris >
