They look really good. A heck of a lot better than my first ones.
I've had the same issues with the wings. That was when I moved to the hackle on the neck. I have found if before you spin a hackle feather on the neck take a very small amount of deer hair, feather, or marabou different color and tie it in at the head and then spin the hackle. It gives it a different look, esp in the water. I typically do mine on the bottom, but for wings on the sides works.
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On my beginning ties I would trim the hair/feather to length after it was tied, and at times I still do, but, it is rare that I trim one where it has a straight cut. I usually trim before tying then let the flash hang long trimming it afterwards. To each their own, I just like a more natural look and the straight cut to me takes that away.
All aside they look great, and the fish they will tear those up.
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