PB & J Soft Hackle Fly Tying Tutorial

A soft hackle fly is one of fly fishing’s oldest and most trusted river trout fly patterns, and it still works really well today. These flies use soft feather fibres that pulse and move naturally in the current, giving them a lifelike, buggy look that triggers fish to strike. Anglers value soft hackles for their classic style, simplicity, and versatile effectiveness. You can swing them in the current, dead-drift them like a nymph, or fish them near the surface during a hatch. Because of their natural movement and timeless design, soft hackles are a staple in any trout fly box and can save the day when other flies aren’t getting bites.

PB & J Soft Hackle Fly Recipe

Hook: Ahrex Size 12 FW581 Wet Fly Hook
Thread: Semperfli 8/0 Rust Classic Waxed Thread
Body: Tying thread under UTC Large Ice Blue Pearl Tinsel
Thorax: OfishL Peacock Herl
Hackle: Wapsi Speckled Brown Soft Hackle Hen Saddle Patch

PB & J Soft Hackle Fly Tying Video

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