Synthetic Spinner Wings
Using synthetic fibers for spinner wings goes back at least to the days of y g polypropylene yarn. That material made a pretty wing, but on all but the smallest flies, they always folded back into a delta shape while fishing and did a poor job of mimicking the wings of a real spinner. With the advent of the fine, stiff, crinkly winging products that are available today, mayfly spinner wings are easy to tie, look realistic, and are nearly indestructible. Regardless of the size of the fly, the techniques used to construct these spinner wings are pretty much the same.
Step 1 – Tie the tail and abdomen of the fly. Next, tie the wing perpendicular to the hook shank using one crossing wrap; note that the spinner wing is mounted closer to the hook eye than on the parachute or Wulff dry flies. Secure the wings using four tight crossing wraps, and make four tight thread wraps in front of and behind the material. Make four to six snug wraps around the base of each wing; these tight thread posts ensure that the wings will not fold back while fishing and will maintain their shape on the water. Gently lift both wings up and clip them to the desired length with one cut of the scissors. Round off the corners of the wings with the scissors. Add the hackle collar and complete the fly
