Steps 1-4 of Tying the Hackled Compower Dun
Step-by-step Tying Instructions
1- Attach moose tail as shown and wind thread to rear tie-in point.
2- Tie down moose tail at rear tie-in point creating air bubble between tie down points.
3- Tie in deer hair wing immediately in front of moose tail. Use plenty of hair. Trim deer hair butts as shown. Wing length=hook shank length.
4- Wind thread over deer hair butts and stand wing up by building up thread base in front of wing. Be careful not to squash the air bubble in the tail.
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