Goats Toe

[Billy2]

Any tips on the best way to apply the Peacock neck hackle for a Goats Toe?
I have been snipping of the barbs and tying them in position just before finishing the fly.
Would it be better to use hackle pliers and wind as for a normal head hackle or tie them onto the shank `forwards', under the body and then fold them back into position before finishing the fly?

Regards
Billy

[arkle]

Yes, you'll get better hackle movement as the tips are finer.

[guest15]

Always wound on like a normal hackle but i catch it in by the tip, as arkle says the fibres are finer and gives it more movement.

Cracking fly

[TonyR]

I tie them forwards and fold back after the body is wound. Gives you better control over fibre length.

[okeydokey]

here you go

YouTube - Tying the Goats Toe with Davie McPhail

YouTube - Tying the Goats Toe with Davie McPhail

[Billy2]

Perfect! Thanks for all the answers.

Billy