Whip Finish Tool

[Capeldrae]

Do you get the above in a left hand version. Comparing mine to the video's on you tube mines looks **** for elbow! Just can't work out to use it.
Any recommendations for one would be much appreciated.

[flyfishwithme]

Most use their fingers, others a feather. But if you want a whip finish tool, then get a Materelli.

[BRUCE1]

not that i know of think they are universal , cant recall ever seeing one ,maybe wrong ,if it makes life easier for you then i hope i am wrong

[bigtroot]

I use a Materelli.
Here is a helpfull link with videos on how to finish with either tool or fingers
http://copperfly.net/fly_tying_videos.php

[BRUCE1]

have a look here theres a frame by frame video of using the whip finish tool (matterelli style one) .....may help you out for using it left handed ,

http://www.sexyloops.com/flytying/whipfinish.shtml

[hiyabarney]

Just saw a left hooker being used tonight at fly tying class the only difference is the hook on the end of the tool has to be modified, instead of curling clockwise the hook point of the tool curls anticlockwise. this was modified by heating and just twisting the curl in the opposite direction.
hope this helps
Martin..

[badly_cast]

I made my own tool, like the Matarelli one. I used an umbrella spoke as it is smooth and fairly stiff steel. The first step was to file a neat, smooth, point on the spoke and then just bend it to the shape with a pair of pliers. I then added a slim bamboo handle to it with glue. It works well for me. I am of course tight, but every penny saved can be spent on something else.

It would be universal, for left or right handed tiers.

[jonnied17-2008]

matarellis are universal, the wierd springy ones arent- and there not as easy to use either.

[Capeldrae]

Originally Posted by jonnied17-2008

matarellis are universal, the wierd springy ones arent- and there not as easy to use either.

Eventually worked it out, just have to practice now.
Thanks for the reply's

[burhan]

Originally Posted by bigtroot

I use a Materelli.
Here is a helpfull link with videos on how to finish with either tool or fingers
http://copperfly.net/fly_tying_videos.php

thanks bt. a very useful link there mate

burhan