I trail my soft hackle patterns 24 inches behind a bead head nymph. I jokingly call my weighted patterns "soft hackle delivery flies" since I am trying to get the SH down in quick current. I do not like to weight the SH patterns as I feel it messes with their zip and vitality. I know that is likely an erroneous thought but after many years it is hard for me to break my process.

Lots of other great responses - thanks to all for your perspectives.

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