Step 8
Place the fly vertical in the vise, and start the thread as you would when starting any fly. Personally I find it much easier tying parachute patterns like this.
Step 9
Wrap the hackle and trim the excess. At this point cut the post shorter, this will improve the castability of the fly.
Step 10
Fold the squirrel tail fibres back and lock it in with two thread wraps. Space the fibres evenly around the post, apply varnish to the thread and whip finish.
A CDC Klinkhammer version with a foam post
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