They are dead easy to tie using the hi-tie principle
A slightly different version that gives a much more pronounced "3d" profile is availanble here
http://www.flytek.co.uk/acatalog/FlyTek_Tutorials.htmlYou can see its dead easy and the principle can be used for tubes etc. On the Flytek verstion he epoxies the head, I dont normally do this as i like my flies to "hang" mid water when I pause...but i do have some epoxied ones as well.
Hope this helps...any probs give me a shout and I could come and show you.
one thing..if you are going to put "sparkle" through them, make sure its a tiny amount and very fine stuff (angel hair) otherwise you dont get a smooth profile.
Hooks are improtant too...for the "Hi tie" ones I use Gamakatsu C15's in 3/0 but for the 3D fly I use Maruta Aberdeens in "Heavy" as these give a good wide gape and longish shank.
