depends on the pattern. On larger streamer (hair, feather wing) I use a red hackle On smaller ones red tying thread and a bulky wrap after the bead (if used) false hackle made from red hackle fibers
Rene
fishing usually dry.
Wes Wada wrote:
Hi VFBees,
I would like to collect your suggestions on how to tie reddish gills onto a streamer/baitfish pattern.
Currently I am tying some red seal dubbing in under the hook shank, then trimming, but that is slow, and doesn't look that good. (not that even, fibers all over the place)
I know I could use red yarn or the like and it would be faster and more even. Any particular kind of yarn work the best? (for liveliness, translucency, etc.)
Also have seen and used: a red marker to draw in gills.
Just curious what your favorite technique is?
Wes Wada Bend, Oregon
