Keep hackle sparse, just enough for a legs or gills impression
Keep hackle sparse, just enough for a legs or gills impression
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: Keep hackle sparse, just enough for a legs or gills impression
How to do it: Use sparse hackle, just enough to suggest legs or gills
Mistake it fixes: Using dense hackle for a caddis impression
Why it works: Sparse hackle suggests legs or gills without bulk. Dense hackle looks unnatural for caddis.
When it matters most: Fly tying, hackle