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Soft Hackle |
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| Hook | TMC 100 #12-20 |
| Thread | 8/0 Color to match |
| Abdomen | Dubbing or floss, color to match hatch |
| Thorax | Haretron dubbing |
| Hackle | Hungarian Partridge |
| Head | Olive 8/0 |
| Uses Soft Hackles suggest everything from emerging mayflies to caddis pupae or egg-laying caddis. They can be effective when there is no hatch in progress. They are particularly productive on caddis-rich rivers. Variations To tie a Hares Ear Soft Hackle, skip the thorax and use Haretron dubbing for the body. Weighting with a few turns of very thin lead will help it break through the surface tension. A beadhead can do the same thing, and it's easier. To imitate caddis, chose abdomen colors that match the natural insects. |
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