False Hackles

[smudger564]

Hi all, What's the easiest way, to ensure your false or beard hackle is straight whilst tyiing in? Mine tend to wander to the right for some reason.

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smudger564

[emerger1981]

your not tying tight enough and try keep it in line with the hook point for measure then look straight down over the top if your vice dont rotate

[smudger564]

Thanks again emerger1981, That is something to think on. When I make the initial thread wrap, I make it loose, then look for line up. Should I make this tight then?

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smudger564

[emerger1981]

yes mate.. 2 loose turns to hold.. position it, then tighten

[smudger564]

Thanks mate, I'll give it a go and let you know ok.

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smudger564

[emerger1981]

Originally Posted by smudger564

Thanks mate, I'll give it a go and let you know ok.

Regards

smudger564

your welcome mate.. let us know

[roll cast]

What emerger has already said is basically what I do but I find if you trim them to length before you tie them in it helps as sometimes triming off the ends of hackle fibres can cause them to slip.

AL

[Scratch]

Originally Posted by smudger564

Hi all, What's the easiest way, to ensure your false or beard hackle is straight whilst tyiing in?

'Beard' slightly out of position....pinch and loop.... tighten beard into line. Presto Hey!

[ikilledflipper]

If you're still having problems, (and you have a capable vice) you could spin the hook round until it is upside down then tie in the hackle as you would a wing.

[smudger564]

Turning it upside down is an advantage. That might prove easier, Thanks.

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smudger564