Nick's Soft Hackle
This is the old-style version of this pattern. I believe Blue Ribbon Flies now ties it with a Zelon wing and tail rather than the Krystal Flash. "Old" or not, this is one of my three favorite soft hackles (and four flies overall) on the Firehole in #14-16.
Owner, Yellowstone Country Fly Fishing
Head Guide, Parks' Fly Shop
Fly Designer, Montana Fly Company
Author, Yellowstone Country Flies and River Characters
You are correct Walter...Below is their Green Version #16 with a Zelon Wing:
...and this is the original taken off the BRF site in July, 2009...
PT/TB
Daughter to Father, "How many arms do you have, how many fly rods do you need?"
http://planettrout.wordpress.com/
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote
