OK, i need help with a soft hackle

[deepcreek]

Easy fly right, how come i am stumbling thumbs with a size 20 &22 ! What is the easiest method of attaching the hackle. I have tried the Charlie v notch but with the v removed there is so little left. I know this has to be easier than i am making it. ....I hope!!!!

[Eric-WD]

i tried a size 22 and failed, was told perhaps it was my feathers. I was attempting with quail as that was the only feather I had that was small enough. I kept breaking off the feather. I gave up after a few attempts.............just didn't want you to feel alone.

Eric

[Doug Adams]

Take a look at this: http://www.charliesflyboxinc.com/fly...m?parentID=155



Doug Adams

[Normand]

Take a look at this: http://www.charliesflyboxinc.com/fly...m?parentID=155



Doug Adams

the original post says he tried that method and it didnt work for him

[DarrinG]

Have you tried by tying in the stem and wrapping the hackle?
Works well.

[DarrinG]

Here is a couple of video's I took at a tying day event for CFF of AppalachianAngler tying a soft hackle, using the "stem-tie-in" method.
Maybe this will help.

Part 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xKrxoDsnwM

Part 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHkJxxB8l3I