Great tip. I was taught to use half hitches at each step in tying a fly. It really helps when you go to tie in your next material, especially if you need to use a loose wrap. It also saves you if you happen to break your thread at some point. I can’t believe I see very few good fly tiers that use them.
Hey Tim - these "One Minute Tips" are great! There are thousands of fly tying videos on the net but most assume that the tier is experienced, nice to see someone addressing the basics! Perfect timing as my (10 year old) granddaughter is learning to tie her own flies. We watch every one of your tips together then she is off to practice. Cheers! Hank
Watching fly tying videos recently and the Tyler created a knot for similar purpose that was very easy also but was not a half hitch. He did this by forming a small loop with his left finger similar to a dubbing loop then going twice around the hook with his tying thread then placing the loop over the eye of the hook as with this half hitch and tightening the thread. Very secure.
Thank you,it was driving me crazy trying to place his voice. I kept saying I heard this guy before,but I couldn't remember where. He does sound like him plus his voice compliments his excellent videos.
Great tip. I was taught to use half hitches at each step in tying a fly.
It really helps when you go to tie in your next material, especially
if you need to use a loose wrap. It also saves you if you happen
to break your thread at some point. I can’t believe I see very few
good fly tiers that use them.
A bobbin I have has a tendency to break 8/0 so I use this whenever it happens haha
tyvm TF !!
your work here is SO well done
and SO VERY much appreciated.🍻
Hey Tim - these "One Minute Tips" are great! There are thousands of fly tying videos on the net but most assume that the tier is experienced, nice to see someone addressing the basics! Perfect timing as my (10 year old) granddaughter is learning to tie her own flies. We watch every one of your tips together then she is off to practice. Cheers! Hank
Watching fly tying videos recently and the Tyler created a knot for similar purpose that was very easy also but was not a half hitch. He did this by forming a small loop with his left finger similar to a dubbing loop then going twice around the hook with his tying thread then placing the loop over the eye of the hook as with this half hitch and tightening the thread. Very secure.
Nicely done. Thanks for sharing. Aloha🌴🦐🎣🐟
great advice!
I wish I learned this sooner lol. I've been having flies come un-spun for months.
Just a suggestion, I think it would be a great idea to make fly fishing videos where you go fishing.
Very informative
What's the tool you using the thread with call? How do you install the thread in it? Do you have basic tutorial on it? Thanks
A thread bobbin just like he said
What's betting that I will still get bloody fingertips lol. Thank you I'll definitely give it a go.
You sound like the guy from "how it's made"
Thank you,it was driving me crazy trying to place his voice. I kept saying I heard this guy before,but I couldn't remember where. He does sound like him plus his voice compliments his excellent videos.