Old method of reverse hackling dry flies

[Byron haugh]

Nothing to do today, and was watching some youtube videos on fly tying. Watched Hans Weilenmann's video on the reverse hackling method again. This is an old technique and I have used it on occasion, but usually go to the old habit of wrapping the hackle the more traditional way.

Wonder who else uses the reverse hackling method on a regular basis for dries??

Hans' video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bRcN69BXIXo

[Uncle Jesse]

I don't tye a lot of dry flies, but I like that technique, thanks for sharing Byron. Merry Christmas.

[BBBruce77]

I use it on nearly all my soft hackle wet flies and flymph's. Probably about 50/50 on dry patterns that are not parachute or para-post tye down emerger type flies.

[1hook]

I feel like it makes a lot of sense, but honestly never have tried it. Will have to give it a shot. I like that it adds wraps through the hackle and removes bulk from the head of the fly.

[lastchance]

Thanks for posting. I use that method on my flymphs, but for some reason, I've never tried it on dry flies. It's a very neat way to tie the hackle.

[NJTroutbum]

On dry flies I have used it in one stage of a double hackle, hackling back with the first, then forward with the second hackle. The only patterns I use it for now is a Spruce Moth pattern, and midge variants, where I have no wing. It's a viable technique though, no reason to "not" use it either way on dries that are not winged.

[Hans Weilenmann]

Byron,

*chuckle*
I do use the technique - often

Cheers,
Hans W

[Byron haugh]

And on winged flies, I presume....

[fishbum]

I have done it that way for years. Makes for a rugged fly with little bulk.

Jerry

[NJTroutbum]

And on winged flies, I presume....

It can be used on winged flies, But I don't prefer it.