01-07-2014, 11:59 PM
I started using soft hackles six years ago on flat water. I have never tried them on stream fishing. Next to a leech and wooly bugger they are my most reliable fly on lakes and reservoirs for me. I tie mine on 1x long hooks in sizes 6-10. I use either variegated chenille or speckled chenille for the body with a short marabou tail to match one of the body colors and just a couple of wraps of 
dle hackle in various dyed colors, again to match the body colors. I like to use hackle that is long enough to reach the end of the hook so you get good breathable motion out of hackle. I fish it the same as I do buggers and leeches, near the bottom. If you want more info just PM me, I'll be happy to answer any questions you have. Good luck
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dle hackle in various dyed colors, again to match the body colors. I like to use hackle that is long enough to reach the end of the hook so you get good breathable motion out of hackle. I fish it the same as I do buggers and leeches, near the bottom. If you want more info just PM me, I'll be happy to answer any questions you have. Good luck![][signature]