nobody mentioned this but I use a little sallys hard as nails on the end of the bucktail that I'm tying to the hook; just take a drop between thumb and forefinger and squeeze the bucktail allowing the sallys to penetrate the ends. If you use just a dab it will not wick but will keep the bucktail from flaring when you apply the wraps; you still need to make a couple of loose loops before putting a lot of pressure on the thread. works for me; course I'm from Arkansas so I could just be lucky-p-

Yep, a little spit goes a long way as well -p-'s got it right.
Just a matter of learning to handle materials.
Like -p- says... secure with a few wraps of loose thread and then wrap the butts...
G/

You are correct as usual George. Most of the shops around here seem to have the Northern bucktail most of the time so that is what I find most often. I have no idea how many years I tied with that first white bucktail that I bought. I just love the way it moves in the water.

Does anyone else use a cigar tube for a hair stacker for bucktail? A few vigerous shakes in a cigar tube will leave you with a nicely rounded bunch of bucktail instead on that "cut off flat like a tooth=brush" effect for the tips of the bucktail.

Have fun with this stuff.

Big Dale

Yes, I use a cigar tube for bucktail streamers.