Another hackle stacker variation; mayfly emerger this time around. Tied here in PMD colors; change to suit the hatch. The integrated CH post/wing worked well, but give yourself enough room at the head (I crowded this one a little) as it’s a bit bulky.
hook - Dai Riki 125 #16
thread - UTC 70 hopper yellow
shuck - Congo Hair brown
abdomen - tying thread
hackle post/wing - Congo Hair cream
thorax - dubbing pale yellow
hackle - ginger
Part 1
mash barb; tie in shuck and wrap back to bend
build a slender body up to hook point
tie in CH wing/post; fold back
tie in hackle (shiny side out/cup side up), post up (thorax length)
sanity check (measure twice/cut once); adjust, if needed
wrap hackle down the post; tie off at base and trim tip
Nice tie, Scott. Do you find it easier to wrap the hackle if you run the thread up the post first? I don’t think it’s necessary on a thread or mono post but I haven’t tried that on a foam or a fiber post.
I’ve seen it done both ways and I’ve tried it both ways; can’t say one is easier than the other. I need to tie a few more to get a better feel for them
