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[Video] BWO Soft Hackle by Johhny Utah

Posted on January 27, 2012 by in Fly Tying, Soft Hackles

Johnny Utah of Utah’s Fly Corner demonstrates how to tie a beautifully simple blue-winged olive (BWO) soft hackle that is deadly on the eastern PA limestone streams he fishes. BWO Soft Hackle Materials Hook: Daiichi 1550, Size 14-18 Thread: Uni 8/0, light olive Tail: Pheasant tail fibers Thorax: Tying thread Rib: X-small copper wire Thorax: [...]

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[Video] Vitreus Soft Hackle

Posted on June 12, 2010 by in Fly Tying, Soft Hackles

This Friday Night Fly Tying Video is brought to us this week by Rich Strolis and features a versatile soft hackle pattern that can also be fished as a nymph in the round and deep simply by adding a bead. Farmington River Yellow Quill Hatch Rich ties and fishes the Vitreus Soft Hackle to match [...]

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Where to Find Golden Plover Skins Fly Tying Material

Posted on May 4, 2010 by in Articles, Fly Tying

For all of you soft hackle wet fly addicts here is the real deal – Golden Plover! Imported from the UK, these skins are some of the best and only available on the market right now. The soft back and shoulder of the Golden Plover have soft-mottled shades of gold and tan, barred browns and [...]

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[Video] Hendrickson Soft Hackle

Posted on April 24, 2010 by in Fly Tying, Soft Hackles

This week’s Friday Night Fly Tying Video is brought to us by Rich Strolis of Catching Shadows Guide Service and features a buggy looking Hendrickson soft hackle. Tips on Tying Hendrickson Soft Hackle You’ll notice Rich is using a heavier thread (UTC 140) which is easier to split when making a dubbing rope. When using [...]

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[Fly Tying Video] Soft Hackle Ways

[Fly Tying Video] Soft Hackle Ways

Posted on December 4, 2009 by in Fly Tying, Soft Hackles

A great collection of traditional soft hackle fly tying videos by Whiskey Creek Flies, including this classic Partridge and Yellow soft hackle fly pattern.

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