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I've been sitting here for 20 min. trying to figure a way to tie the PH tail legs and my fingers have turned into toes. Suggestions please or a vid. demo please.

Fflutterffly, Howdy;

Just did a quick search over at flytyingforum;

http://www.flytyingforum.com/index.php? ... mMainBar=1

3rd. one down might help...

hank

I use tweezers to reach thru a loop and pull the "top" end back through. Experimenting will teach you how manipulate the knot location ...

I use a very fine crochet hook, but you can use a simple bodkin needle as well. It just takes a little practice. You essentially make a loop with the fibres and then flick the tips through the loop. Not hard when you get the hang of it and it's great to do up a bunch while you're watching the tube.

Aaron

A curved hemostat works well for me too!

Have you tried the little threading tool that comes in a sewing kit? I've never tied PT legs before but that seems like it should work. Maybe a small mono loop taped to a toothpick or pencil. Great, now I've got something else to add to the list of things to try.



Vicki

Go to Charlie Craven's site and look at the tutorial for Dave's Hopper. Charlie shows you how to use the nit-picker.
http://www.charliesflyboxinc.com/flybox ... rentID=147

Here is my method for tying hopper legs using Pheasant Tail:
#1 Pull off about 5 barbs after "combing" them to equal distance
#2 With thread I wrap the "stem" end of the barbs 3 times
#3 Pull tight and put 2 hitches on and cut ruff off end for a clean end to push through loop
#4 loop end over end, pull threaded end through hole, pull tight while sliding loop down towards barb ends
#5 Dab a little Sally Hansen on knot for strength

OMG he does the legs on the feather! I've got to get on of those tools and try that method.