Once you have tied a bunch of marabou onto the hook shank, apply a bit of saliva between your thumb and index finger and stroke over the marabou. The fluffy marabou will be out of the way, making it much easier to tie the rest of the fly. Once the feathers dry - or get into water - the marabou will spread out again.
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