Orvis Whip Finisher Tool
This is a little tutorial video that novice fly-tyers might find useful – particularly if you got a box of fly-tying wquipment and can’t work out how some of the bits and pieces work!
This is the “Whip Finisher” and the video below shows you pretty much how it is used to finish off flies – usually to tie the “head” (final) section of the fly before you cut the thread and varnish or otherwise finish your design.
The whip finisher serves two purposes: it makes a nice “head” shape, while also securing the thread that you have used to tie the rest of the fly. If the worst comes to the worst and the whip finish frays or comes undone, the rest of the fly won’t completely unravel while you’re fishing… at least in theory!
Watch the video below to see how to set up and use a Whip Finisher to complete your fly designs.
You can purchase whip finishers online if you need to buy a new or replacement one from the following links:
- Orvis Whip Finisher – IRO £10 for a good quality whip finisher;
- TackleShop – a basic Whip Finisher for £2.75
