Reinforcing Peacock Herl and Hiding Whip Finish Threads

In this video, I demonstrate how to reinforce peacock herl using a dubbing hook tool. I also demonstrate how to hide the thread of a thorax-positioned whip finish on a sakasa kebari.
The field of view for this video is non-traditional. This is to help show how the loop is made and to show the whip finish technique.
This video is a supplement for my Flies and Kebari Collection, Vol. 1 eBook available here:
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[@arthururban8340]

smart! wondered how people did this

[@carlosandreblatt]

Nice tips!
Thanks

[@cagrimm]

What kind of bobbin is that, Tom? And what is the purpose of the metal hook on the side of it?

[@TetonTenkara]

Wasatch Custom Tying Tools bobbin. The hook is a built in dubbing hook.

[@cagrimm]

@@TetonTenkara Thanks for the reply!

[@nlcirque]

Great video and tips. Thank you. Looks like a new segment for the channel...Tying with Tom. Looking forward to the next installment.

[@williamkaylor1191]

Am getting a tenkara rod this spring, and this tutorial explains a lot about the flies and hackle. However, I'm confused...why. did you tie the hackle on before building the body? seems like it got in the way and made the whole process awkward.

[@TetonTenkara]

There are no hard and fast rules, but for sakasa kebari (reverse hackle flies), I find tying the head first, rather than last, is easier. Again, that's for me. Feel free to tie your sakasa kebari anyway you like. No worries!

[@chili1593]

Nice tie fly and commentary thanks