How to Tie a Whip Finish Knot by Hand | Fly Tying for Beginners

In this video, Chris demonstrates how to tie a whip finish knot by hand using an easy to see rope and actual fly tying thread. The whip finish knot is possibly the most critical skill for any fly tier to master. If you don't whip finish correctly, your flies could come undone and no one wants that. Chris shares his tips and tricks to mastering the whip finish that will make beginners into experts with time and practice.

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[gronthomson]

Thank you! Excellent tutorial! Using the larger diameter rope really made whip finishing by hand easily understandable.

[bearl]

Very good instructional video. The rope makes the procedure much more obvious than learning by watching the same with the thread. Glad you took the time to show us and I’m really glad I watched it (over and over). Thanks

[kennethsmith]

When I was teaching a fly tying class I taught this knot before they learned anything else. That was so many years ago and now one can learn so much more on the internet

[ra.]

I'm going to study this video until I get the hang of it. I slowed the speed down in settings so I can observe it more easily. Just got my first fly tying vise. Thank you!

[laurencomstock]

Awesome tutorial! I’m new to whip finishing so this helps out greatly! Thanks, Lauren C.

[Rcalhoun]

I haven’t attempted tying jigs yet. This is giving me a great base. Thx!

[nikriggs]

Thx helped me a lot. Was having trouble with that whipping too

[adrummer]

buddy...I appreciate this video...but my fingers are rough...haha working outside I guess...my knots don't come out that clean!! ugh

Also, what vise are you using?!?!

[kennethsmith]

I tie it using my index finger and middle finger that is how I was taught

[frediheld]

Is that really a "whip finish "
I beg to differ...