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Bead Head Soft hackle

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A generic bead head soft hackle, but I'm a fan of the hare's ear dubbing with the pearl tinsel over top...

 

Bead Head Soft Hackle
Hook: 10-14 Wet
Tail: Hen Fibers
Rib: Pearl Tinsel
Body: Hare's Ear Dubbing
Hackle: Soft Hackle Hen
Thread: 8/0 Dark Brown

 

 

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I like the idea of moving the Bead back slightly and changing the balance. I think it will make a difference both when the fly is sinking and on the retrieve. Tied a few with twisted strands of Krystal Flash for the rib, they look OK as well.

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I like having the bead behind the hackle, instead of at the eye of the hook. This, to me. looks more like a fly and less like a lead head jig for spinning. Just my opinion. This is a very good looking fly and is going to be bookmarked.

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Nice fly. Is there a rule of thumb out there regarding the length of the soft hackle on a fly like this?

on these flies (someone pls correct me if im wrong) i believe the hackle length is about the length of the hook shank

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The hackle should reach just to the bend of the hook according to the early Catskill style of the fly. I love to fish the soft hackle flies - usually 1 point fly and 2 droppers. Nice job Hammercreek!!!

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