Re: Rolled Muddler was: [VFB] Favorite Go-To trout fly - tinsel

[John Martinez]

Wes-

Like Preston and Bill said. I still have a problem with a hump where other materials are tied on, too. Mostly I try to make the tail sparse and spin (or unspin) the thread so it lies flat and smooth instead of ridged. One trick I read a long time ago in an old book by Helen Shaw(?) was when you wrap the tinsel have it just barely overlap the previous turn, you don't want it to stay that way, but if it is just right on the edge of the prevous wrap, you will feel it "snap" into place and it will be perfectly butted up against the other wrap. One thing Shaw recommended was practicing tinsel wraps on a bare hook. A perfect wrap will look almost as though the hook has been plated.

                                                               -John

 Preston Quan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Wes,

I just tied a bunch of tinsel for the classic fly
swap.

I found the best results occur by starting at the
front, wrapping back, then back up to the front. Be
sure to have an even thread base to tie on. Also,
don't overlap the tinsel, just get it so that it lies
up against each wrap. I've found you really have to
keep it tight.

Good luck,
Preston
Waterloo, Ontario


--- Wes Wada <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote:
>
> bp wrote:
>
> > Streamer (rivers) - Rolled Muddler (it's a
> northwest thing)
>
>
> Mmmm. That's what is sitting in my vise right now.
> Trying to learn how
> to tie these, and as usual the first culprits are
> looking pretty wanky.
> I have discovered I really don't know professional
> techniques for
> wrapping a good professional looking tinsel body
> shank! Too much of a
> bulge where the tail is tied in, tinsel wraps are
> uneven with some
> wraps pooching out a bit.
>
> First... any tips on how to tie a killer tinsel
> body?
> Second... any personal secrets for a great Rolled
> Muddler?
>
> Here's the one photo I have found.
>
>

>
>
> Wes Wada
> Bend, Oregon
>