Welcome to Defrank's Flies Tying Tutorials

Over the years, I have found that the best way to grow as a tyer and fisherman is not only by practice, but by sharing knowledge with others. So, I have created this tutuorial site for all tyers, novice, intermediate and advanced alike, with a desire to constantly improve their skills and share my knowledge and experience tying Salmon, Steelhead and Trout fly fishing patterns with other tyers.

Sunday, August 15, 2010

How to use the whip finish tool

Place whip finish tool on top of thread while holding onto the ball bearing as shown (use as little tension as necessary for control)
Raise the bobbin and release ball bearing
Bring handle of whip finish tool up to the level position and bring your bobbin thread across the thread coming from the hook as shown.
Now lower the bobbin hand creating a triangle...rotate the whip finish tool away from you keeping the thread at a 90 degree angle to the hook shank. 
Wrap 4 - 5 times
Pop thread off  rear notch of whip finish tool as shown
Pull down on bobbin directing the whip finish hook to the hook shank.
Do not release whip finish hook until it has reached the hook shank.

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