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How to secure fly tying thread to the hook shank
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Simon Young - Fish&Fly on 28/08/2009 09:49:00
 
Starting the tying thread on the hook shank (right handed tiers!)
Step 1
Start with the bobbin holder in the Right hand above the hook shank and the
thread held taught against the shank with the Left hand below the shank.
Step 2
Move the right hand away from you so that the thread goes over the shank and
then bring it back underneath the shank towards you.
Step 3
Continue winding the thread firmly with the bobbin holder along the hook shank
down towards the bend whilst holding the tag end taut with the Left hand. By
keeping the tag end taut and angled slightly towards you it will help
“guide” the wound turns into position down the shank.
Step 4
When sufficient turns have been made to firmly grip the hook shank the tag end
that was held in the left hand can be trimmed off and the winding turns
continued down the shank towards the bend.
Step 5
The thread foundation is now ready  to commence the rest of the dressing.