Struggling with whip finish

[bigal1979]

I am using a thompson whip finish tool and I thought i was doing well till i realised that i was whiping off towards myself rather than the way that im winding the thread. It still locks in and gets a good finish but obviously it is wrong. When going the proper way it seems to slip and slide. Was wondering if what i was doing orignally is ok if not i think I need to change to a different whip finish tool so what whip finish tool would you advise.

Cheers Alex

[christy27]

You need a Matarelli or a Dr Slick from the Flytying Boutique .

Chris.

[bigal1979]

Cheers Chris. I look into it mate

[mancfly]

Not quite sure what you mean, but hope this helps:

If you have a big build up of tied in materials at the head, causing a steep taper of the head, the whip finish turns can slip off over the eye. Try tilting the hook shank up a bit to level off the taper while you whip finish. Keeping the whip finish turns tight will also help to prevent them slipping off.

[GuyFromLaw]

Too much emphasis is placed on the whip finish. If you use a fine point needle to dab some waterproof superglue onto your thread, then turn the thread in as normal, without a whip finish. Dab dry and coat with varnish. Job done.

[shpeil]

Bit of wax on the thread will help stop it slipping off too.