I think I might be putting too much hair on at a time.
I think you've solved our problem. I've been waiting to read the answers because I sometimes have the same problem. And come to think of it, it's always when I'm trying to tie big fat flies.
One thing that has helped me with deer hair comes from a deer hair 'artist' in our local club. He uses a different tying "thread" - 4 lb. Berkely "Fireline" monofilament. It's a little pricey, but one spool will last me my life-time. You might want to split the cost of a spool with some of your tying friends.
The "Fireline" works reaaly well for deer hair, You have to be a little careful to not pull it TOO tight. It can cut the hair at the tie-in point.
Thanks for thinking of the "too much hair". I'll try using smaller bunches.
Allan --
Allan Fish Greenwood, IN [EMAIL PROTECTED]
