Use lower-grade or leftover hackle for wings; mismatched feather sizes can be paired, saving premium dry-fly hackle
Use lower-grade or leftover hackle for wings; mismatched feather sizes can be paired, saving premium dry-fly hackle
Filters
- Topic: Fly selection and tying
- Original category: Fly Tying and Materials
- Species: Trout
- Water: Not stated
- Region: Not stated
- Skill level: Intermediate
Tip
Tip: Use lower-grade or leftover hackle for wings; mismatched feather sizes can be paired, saving premium dry-fly hackle
How to do it: Save premium hackle by using lower-grade or leftover hackle for wings, pairing mismatched sizes when needed
Mistake it fixes: Using premium hackle for every wing
Why it works: Lower-grade hackle works well for wings, preserving premium hackle for where it matters most.
When it matters most: Fly tying, hackle