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#1 ·
Found a bit easier than a married wing, but still lots to learn...












Mike
 
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#4 ·
I get the same thing happening but with the opposite wing. I'm still going to fish them and I sure hope you'll be fishing that! I dig it and I'm sure your fish will too!
 
#6 ·
Mike,

Very good first effort.

Watch the far wing to keep it from getting that small buckle or crease this one has. Use your finger or thumb pad to press it down on the hook to prevent this as you tie it in and when you adjust its position.

The body looks a bit short for a dee. I'd move it back so the tip ends at the hook point.

The jungle cock sides are too long. Make them about 1/3rd to 1/2 the length of the body.

These are very small changes that will make a huge difference.
 
#8 ·
Very many thanks for the comments & help in making my next tie better - much appreciated.

I'm still on the steepest part of the learning curve for these babies!

Mike
 
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