The Secret Fly of Cutcliffe

[@ralph1142]

Interesting tie, nicely done. Thank you.

[@flyanorak]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@SavageFlies]

Nicely tied my friend!

[@flyanorak]

Thank you kindly

[@mikelundrigan2285]

Palmer means winding the hackle the same way as you wind a rib, usually from head to the rear and secured with the rib, covering the length of the body. Just to avoid confusion for those less than familiar with the terminology! Been tying flys for 56 years! I will make a few of these to try….found orange is often a very good colour for trout! Tight lines! Good tie!!

[@flyanorak]

Give it a go. The first wraps of hackle through the thorax are done in a spiral so NOT touching turns. At the end before tying off you do a couple touching turns. That is what I am trying to explain by using the word palmer. Sorry if that was confusing - hopefully the visual clarifies things.