I am tying the tail material on the top of the hook. Have not been stripping the fuzzy stuff off of the chenille and tying it on on top of the hook also. Using a #6 hook (I think). Chenille is all "med" but it is mainly 1 or 2 colors that I notice this on when tying so it could be the chenille is causing the problem.
I have been tying the chenille on with the working end at the bend of the hook, wrap forward one layer and tie off at the head end.
I got the el cheapo vise, no funds for rotary vice but I don't think it is the vice causing my problem. Chenille is uniform but when you look at the jig it looks flat on the sides.
Thanks for the suggestions