Whip finish

At the vice: the proper finish that buries the thread and ends the fly.

Holding strength: Excellent — the standard way to finish a fly

Step 1 of 4

your line the loose end

Make a loop of thread and lay it along the shank behind the eye.

This is what it should look like when it's pulled tight.

Tip

A whip finish tool makes this far easier than fingers when you're learning.