What it is
The Hareline Mayfly Wing Cutter is a wing-cutting tool built around double-edged steel blades set into a hardwood handle. It’s made to give quick, clean cuts so your wings come off precise and symmetrical, with durable construction that holds up at the bench.
What to tie with it
Use it to punch out mayfly wings and spinner wings, including small Trico spinner wings, with consistent shape from fly to fly. It’s also handy for cutting sheet wing materials cleanly, and it will cut thin foam when you want a crisp, matched pair of wings or a foam component with tidy edges.
Flies and the fish they're for
This tool is aimed at mayfly and spinner-style dry flies, including Trico spinner patterns, which are classic technical trout flies on rivers and spring creeks where fish get selective in flat water. Cut wings are also useful on general mayfly dry patterns for trout in riffles and runs when you want a repeatable silhouette and quick production at the vise. Thin-foam spinner-wing options are another way to build durable, consistent spinner dries for the same trout situations.