Larry L wrote:

But I think, mainly, I'm twisting the biot on the first wrap, getting
hurried and not taking greater care

Larry, try Harry Mason's tip to press the biot down and around against the
hook before winding (step 5):

http://www.troutflies.com/tutorials/biot/05.shtml

It usually, though not always , prevents twisting.

JR

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