Dr. Slick · Whip finishers and half-hitch tools
Dr. Slick WF4-ST 4-Inch Stainless Rotary Whip Finisher
A short stainless rotary finisher for guiding a whip knot close to the hook.
Description
Use the four-inch frame if you prefer a compact tool while securing the last wraps on smaller flies. Keep the wire clear of the hook point and watch where the thread enters the knot. The wire head turns relative to the grip while you guide the thread.
Specifications
- Selected reference
- Dr. Slick WF4-ST 4-Inch Stainless Rotary Whip Finisher
- Brand
- Dr. Slick
- Documented details
- WF4-ST
- 4 in overall
- Stainless steel
- Rotary wire head
- Half-hitch end
- Amazon.com reference
- B002WS6KG6
Fit and buying advice
For a long streamer with little clearance around the dressed body, compare the six-inch WF6-ST or a tool with a longer reach. The four-inch measurement is the maker's overall tool size.
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Questions about this tool
What if the wire catches the fly?
Change the approach and check clearance before finishing. Compare the larger frame if there is too little room around a dressed body.
Can I finish without the wire head?
The opposite end places a half hitch if that is the knot you use. Keep the two ends separate in your setup.
How does it compare with the Jumbo Carbon Fiber finisher?
Compare the narrower stainless grip with the Jumbo's wider handle if grip size matters to you.
Related buying guides
- Choose a whip finisher or a half-hitch tool ↗
Select the knot and check clearance around the dressed fly before deciding how much reach you need.
