How to Tie a Whip Finish Knot by Hand | Fly Tying for Beginners

In this video, Chris demonstrates how to tie a whip finish knot by hand using an easy to see rope and actual fly tying thread. The whip finish knot is possibly the most critical skill for any fly tier to master. If you don't whip finish correctly, your flies could come undone and no one wants that. Chris shares his tips and tricks to mastering the whip finish that will make beginners into experts with time and practice.
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[@ShowMetheHawgs]

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[@ra.5067]

I'm going to study this video until I get the hang of it. I slowed the speed down in settings so I can observe it more easily. Just got my first fly tying vise. Thank you!

[@ShowMetheHawgs]

Nice. It took me a while to get the hang of it but with practice, you’ll get there.

[@bearl7998]

Very good instructional video. The rope makes the procedure much more obvious than learning by watching the same with the thread. Glad you took the time to show us and I’m really glad I watched it (over and over). Thanks

[@ShowMetheHawgs]

Glad you found the video helpful!

[@kennethsmith8844]

When I was teaching a fly tying class I taught this knot before they learned anything else. That was so many years ago and now one can learn so much more on the internet

[@ShowMetheHawgs]

Yeah I tried to teach myself when I was a kid by reading a book. I got so frustrated with it I didn’t pick it up again until my late 20s. The internet is a great source for sure.

[@laurencomstock7364]

Awesome tutorial! I’m new to whip finishing so this helps out greatly! Thanks, Lauren C.

[@ShowMetheHawgs]

You’re welcome! Happy to hear this helped.

[@Rcalhoun490]

I haven’t attempted tying jigs yet. This is giving me a great base. Thx!

[@ShowMetheHawgs]

Awesome. Glad to hear it 👍

[@allenc749]

Best tutorial I've seen

[@ShowMetheHawgs]

Awesome. We strive to be the best!

[@nikriggs9830]

Thx helped me a lot. Was having trouble with that whipping too

[@kennethsmith8844]

I use my index and middle finger!

[@ShowMetheHawgs]

I’ve done that as well from time to time.

[@usernamemykel]

SUPERB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@vibinoutside]

Ty

[@ShowMetheHawgs]

Yw

[@reserrvoirman]

Best one I’ve seen, thanks

[@ShowMetheHawgs]

Awesome. Thanks for the comment. Glad to see comments claiming this is a good video.

[@PENFOLD1962]

Perfect video, thank you 👍😷👍

[@ShowMetheHawgs]

You’re welcome

[@michaelrogers4285]

Thank you for sharing this

[@ShowMetheHawgs]

You’re welcome

[@MyEvilLaugh]

U da man

[@jurisdavison4625]

Thank you so much best video demo.

[@ShowMetheHawgs]

Thanks for props and you’re welcome.

[@69adrummer]

buddy...I appreciate this video...but my fingers are rough...haha working outside I guess...my knots don't come out that clean!! ugh Also, what vise are you using?!?!

[@ShowMetheHawgs]

I use a Wolff Indiana Apex fly tying vise. Had it for several years now and I really like it.

[@clemmcguinness1087]

The best

[@ShowMetheHawgs]

Thanks

[@kennethsmith8844]

I tie it using my index finger and middle finger that is how I was taught

[@ShowMetheHawgs]

I’ve done it that way on occasion

[@williamreed3805]

J

[@frediheld5649]

Is that really a "whip finish " I beg to differ...

[@ShowMetheHawgs]

Ok, bud. Whatever you say.