> -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Neville Gosling > Subject: RE: [VFB] fiber minnow > > JG > > Please explain the term Hi-tied. What exactly does it mean in > terms of fly tying? > > Neville > Easier to show than explain. Classic definition. all materials are tied on top the hook with each additional material tied so that it pushes the new material higher than the preceding bunch. You can also wrap behind the material as you would when you add a post. Great example is the blonde series. http://www.stripersurf.com/FG_blondeseries.html
However, synthetics have added another dimension. http://www.neflyrodders.org/Files/feb04mt.pdf scroll down to page two. Great example of modern high ties. JG
