My little Soft Hackle

[Byron haugh]

I have found, through stream comparison on other Flies, that a bit of UV Pearl Dun dramatically increases the flies’ effectiveness So, am adding a bit to my soft Hackle fly.

[John Rhoades]

Byron -

I remember you put this fly on here awhile back and commented on its effectiveness.

Are you planning another trip to the Henry’s Fork, etc. again this year (if so, I suppose that time is at hand)? And, do you use this soft hackle fly there then?

John

[Byron haugh]

John,
Yes, have posted here, but before adding some UV Pearl ice dub,
Am headed for Henry’s Fork and Madison in late June. Over 30 years going there.
I have used this fly in the fast water in the middle of The Ranch just above the old broken down bridge mid-Ranch.

Luckily, at the time I go, I can use dry Flies which is my preferred method of fly fishing. But, this fly can also be fished as a dry and has worked as such representing a cripple

[Chuck441]

Byron- UV pearl (Ice Dub?),gold rib, hare's mask thorax, partridge hackle, and peacock herl head. Right?

Chuck

[NJTroutbum]

Flash catches fish. I think both versions will do the trick Byron.

[Byron haugh]

Chuck, very good.....except abdomen and thorax are fluffed up Dazzleaire pieces via coffee bean grinder with a little ice dubbing worked in with fingers.

I use the smallest gold Mylar for ribbing. It is on a size 14 dry fly hook

[Byron haugh]

I also tie one to look like a Western Green Drake for the Henry’s Fork.