Basic Fly Tying: Essential Knots - Tying the Half Hitch and Whip Finish

The half hitch and whip finish are used to secure thread while tying a fly. They are considered basic skills but can be difficult to learn. When possible, we prefer to teach them in person. If you have trouble with either knot, we recommend you re-watch that segment of the video, look at other videos that may explain these knots differently, or, better yet, get help from someone who can show you in person.
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This video is part of our “Basic Fly Tying” playlist, which provides simple, concise instruction to those who are new to fly tying or want to brush up on their skills. This instruction is skills based, with each short video focusing on a specific skill or set of skills. Videos can be viewed individually, for help with a particular skill, or as a series. You will find the playlist here:
• Basic Fly Tying: Essen...
Put together, our hope is that these videos help new tyers get started tying flies. Learning these skills will allow you tie a wide variety of patterns. As we are based in Florida, our fly tying instruction focuses on skills needed for tying saltwater and warmwater flies.
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[@ericloftus7693]

Best half hitch/whip finish video that I have seen yet. Thanks!

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Thank you very much! We're glad you found it helpful.

[@debbie1401]

Thank you! I have watched a bunch of videos and this one was the best! I finally can do all these techniques.

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You're very welcome! That is exactly what we were hoping for when we put together these videos. Thank you for your comment.

[@keenan8144]

wow such a concise and informative video! thank you very much!

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You're very welcome! We're glad you found it helpful. Thank you for taking the time to comment.

[@arleighfreeborn6207]

That was great cause you had explained the whip finished step by step thank you for doing that it really explaned a lot on how to doing it thank you again

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Thank you for taking the time to comment. We're glad you found the video helpful!

[@jamesphillips2216]

Awesome video!! Very informative, easy to follow steps!! Thanks for sharing!!

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Thank you very much. We appreciate it. Glad you found it helpful!

[@martinhodell8465]

great video- you earned a sub

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Thank you very much for both the comment and the sub!

[@manfreddelacasse853]

That´s what I call a goog tutorial! Greetings from Germany

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Thank you very much!

[@jgirard5930]

Great video! Well explained throughout.

[@dikon81]

Great video! Applies to self tying jigging assist hooks too.

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We're glad you liked it. Thanks for the comment.

[@dkooj]

Love the video!!

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Thanks! Glad you liked it.

[@Tyler-xd9rb]

Okay. That's for finishing. What about initially attaching thread to hook so it doesn't spin around on it while wrapping the hair, feathers etc.

[@orlandooutfitters6525]

We have a video for starting thread on a hook as well. Here's a link: ruclips.net/video/rhTUi0X1FP8/видео.htmlsi=ns1brBeXcX-zPzvg. These videos are both part of our Basic Fly Tying playlist, which you will find here: ruclips.net/p/PLbZGtaw7OzRiNti24IlUnO1SZxLmc0ZlK

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