An optional hackle adds movement; only a few wraps are needed, with hackle length about twice the hook gap
An optional hackle adds movement; only a few wraps are needed, with hackle length about twice the hook gap
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: An optional hackle adds movement; only a few wraps are needed, with hackle length about twice the hook gap
How to do it: Add optional hackle for movement with only a few wraps, hackle length about twice the hook gap
Mistake it fixes: Using many wraps of hackle for a leech
Why it works: A few wraps of correctly sized hackle give movement without bulk.
When it matters most: Fly tying, hackle