So I’ve seen on other articulated flys that they trim in between each of the sections to unrestrict body movement is it necessary or does this pattern move just as well without having to do that , I haven’t tied one yet to try and find out ? 🤔
I know this is a late response but to keel the fly you can tie in 10-15 wraps of lead wire (similar to nymph) lower on the bend of the hooks to add keel weight.
Love to see wire cutters instead of scissors, it’s unfair to beginners fly tiers as it will wreck a new pair of scissors in one cut. Please find a tool made for cutting wire.
See how the first shank starts off open? Simply pass the end of the shank through the eye of your stinger hook before you close it up with your thread!