Y2k Fly Problems

[Greg]

Anyone know any tips on how to make a Y2K fly more durable? I like the fly even though it doesn't really imitate anything in particular and sometimes it works when nothing else will.

I can tie a pretty good looking Y2K - BUT mine start falling apart after just a few fish. The glo yarn starts fraying and/or the yarn starts sliding down away from the bead head towards the bend of the hook. Maybe that's just the nature of the fly. But maybe someone has a tip or 2 to make them more durable?

thanks,

Greg

[Jeremy Hunt]

What thread are you using? How many turns are you making when tying down the yarn? And how many do you tie in front of the yarn after you tied it down?

These will fall apart after awhile. It happened to me and I had the same problem until I started using GSP and was able to make alot more turns around the yarn without building up thread bulk that you could see after cutting it to shape.

[Greg]

Maybe I do need more wraps. I've never tried that GSP thread. I'll give it a try.

thanks,

Greg

[fishinwrench]

Do a whip finish behind the bead before tying the yarn in.

[Greg]

Do a whip finish behind the bead before tying the yarn in.

That sounds like a good idea. That might keep it from slipping.

Greg