Hends Body Quills Olive Dark

Hends Body Quills Olive Dark in fly tying create realistic, segmented insect abdomens for flies like nymphs, dries, and buzzers, mimicking natural insect bodies with materials like stripped peacock herl (natural) or synthetic versions (like Polish Quills), offering durability and a subtle sheen, often requiring soaking (natural) or sealing (synthetic) for best results and providing a smooth, lifelike profile for fish

Types of Body Quills

• Natural Quills: Stripped peacock herl or hackle stems; offer natural iridescence but can be fragile, requiring soaking to make supple.
• Synthetic Quills: Durable, easy-to-use materials (e.g., Veniard, Hends) with adhesive backing and consistent colours, great for segmented bodies.

How to Use Them

1. Prepare the Quill: Soak natural quills in water for 10+ minutes to prevent splitting; blot dry.
2. Tie-In: Secure the tip of the quill on the near side of the hook shank with thread wraps, extending towards the tail.
3. Wrap the Body: Make touching wraps up the shank to form a smooth, segmented abdomen, or wrap in contrasting colours for ribbing.
4. Secure & Finish: Anchor the quill with thread, snip the excess, and coat with UV glue or cement for durability and shine

Benefits & Tips

• Realistic Imitation: Perfect for mimicking insect abdomens, especially caddis, baetis, or mayfly nymphs.
• Versatility: Can be used for tags, collars, or ribbing in different colors.
• Durability: Synthetic quills offer superior toughness; natural quills benefit from sealing.
• Pro-Tip: Use a fine, flat-lying thread for smooth wraps and seal with UV Varnish for quick curing and durability

Catch Me If You Can Fly Fishing t/a CMF Fly is the distributor of Hends Products in South Africa here is a link to Hends https://www.hendsproducts.cz/en/

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