Mr. Opus McDopus wrote:
It's also very likely that I crowded
the eye of the hook, as I
can't seem to get that part of the tying right :~^ (


Try and leave a section of (sallied) shank behind the eye clear of
thread at tie on ...
usually an eye width. This is a no go zone until hackle tie off and
whip finish.

Looking forward to seeing the digital rendition,

Steve