Anyone fish the Hackle Stacker Caddis?

[Byron haugh]

I think this is an interesting pattern. Basically an X-Caddis with hackle/stacker over the thorax area.....

[whatfly]

Huh. Never seen that one before. Fish a pattern that is a similar idea, but the hackle is behind the wing, so more like an EHC than a E/C Caddis. Interesting idea.

[Bruce Norikane]

Great looking fly!
E/C "Cutter" Caddis http://www.flyline.com/fly_patterns/...ies/ec_caddis/ works very well around here, but I've never seen a hackle stacker version.

Does the hackle stacker work better than parachutes for some hatches?

I don't tie any HS, but maybe need to add it to my winter projects.

[Ray]

I'd fish it. I like "buggy" looking flies.

[Chuck441]

Bruce, I love hackle stackers. Once you get the hang of it, they're not that difficult to tie, and they are fine fish catchers.

Chuck

[Byron haugh]

Bruce,
It would be very difficult to objectively compare a parachute with a hackle/stacker (AKA Paraloop), in my opinion. I have had good luck with little mayfly versions, but haven't tried to conduct an objective comparison.
I think they both work well.

[Bruce Norikane]

Bruce,
It would be very difficult to objectively compare a parachute with a hackle/stacker (AKA Paraloop), in my opinion. I have had good luck with little mayfly versions, but haven't tried to conduct an objective comparison.
I think they both work well.

You're right. I know, I know. It's close to impossible to come up with anything definitive comparing two different fly designs.

..., but I love to hear the subjective observations of the many fine fisherman in this forum. I enjoy the shared discussion, and we can each come to our own conclusions.

Thanks for sharing that pattern and starting the discussion!

[Bruce Norikane]

Bruce, I love hackle stackers. Once you get the hang of it, they're not that difficult to tie, and they are fine fish catchers.

Chuck

OK - definitely on my list of things to learn this winter.

[martinwestbeek]

Bruce,
I did an article on the technique a while ago. Maybe it's useful. You can find it here: http://globalflyfisher.com/patterns/...raloop-emerger
Best,
Mart

[Bruce Norikane]

Bruce,
I did an article on the technique a while ago. Maybe it's useful. You can find it here: http://globalflyfisher.com/patterns/...raloop-emerger
Best,
Mart

Thanks Martin! Very detailed and helpful.

How do you hold the very thin post? Gallows or finger?