I have been tying hair bugs for 50yrs and this is my favorite. I have a couple of comments. I usually tie in a red band of chinelle between the body and tail. Some of the synthetic hairs may make the bug more durable for the tail. I usually put a drop of head cement at the base of each batch of deer hair as it is snugged on the hook. Again for durability. I use pliobond glue on the face of the popper to make it more loud when popped. Leave the face as tied for a different effect when fished. I am happy to see you put up this excellent instruction on tying a great ole classic of Tappleys. Thank you
You can also hold the fly over the steam from a kettle or something like that, helps the fly hold its shape when it gets wet and the hair also holds up to the blade a bit better, which makes the trimming process a tad easier.
@@josephh957 I mean, yeah I find it to be a lot more difficult than how they show it. Getting it to set around the hook and lock into place and not keep spinning sometimes. I can do it, it just takes a couple sets sometimes. It just does not look as effortless when I do it is all I was saying
@@turner427 Thats fair, getting the hair to spin without jamming the hook gap can be maddening for sure. I started using Veevus GSP and it seemed to make things a tad easier. But to be fair, the fish has no idea how many attempts it took, they just eat it and thats all that matters 🤣 Best of luck with your tying!!
