There are many ways to mount a wing on a typical feather wing Atlantic salmon fly. The method shared here is mostly taken from Bill Hunter of New Boston, New Hampshire, with some modifications by Wayne that suit his style. The steps that follow are applicable not only for feather wing Atlantic salmon flies, but are equally useful for mounting any down-wing married feather strip wing flies.
Possibly the most important part of the wing is the foundation it is to be mounted on. If the foundation is not smooth and level, the wing may twist, buckle or protrude tips upward. The latter is most common with a body that is larger in diameter than the wing platform, for example, a seal body that does not taper off at the throat area.
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