All that said, the utility of the soft hackled fly is still somehow often overlooked. These six classic soft hackle fly patterns belong in every fly angler’s box. 6 Go-To Soft Hackle Fly Patterns 1.

The Hare's Ear Soft Hackle is also versatile. It can be dead-drifted under an indicator, swung through riffles, or stripped in like a streamer. This fly catches fish—just ask any guide.

The winter issue of Trout Unlimited’s “Trout” magazine inspired me to want to return this spring to my fly fishing roots — swinging a type of wet flies known as “soft hackles.” Soft ...

This soft hackle gives this fly more action and it also traps air to give it the look of an emerging adult. Rainbow Warrior. Support Local Journalism. Donate. The rainbow warrior is one of the best ...

There is: fishing soft hackle flies.Soft hackle flies are simple wet flies, consisting at their most basic of only three or four parts: a wet fly hook, a body of silk floss, ...

The feeling in the early-morning air reflects the onset of autumn. A tinge of color tickles at the leaves across the mountain. The river displays a deep, contemplative tone — another sign of fall. The ...

Wayne Walts, of Troutfitter, a fly fishing specialty shop in Syracuse, teaches a 5-weeks, hands on, fly tying class at the store. Each class lasts about 2 1/2 hours. Although there are thousands ...

The classic wet flies that were commonly used in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland in the 18th and 19th centuries were generally of two types - simple "soft-hackle" flies and "quill-winged" flies.

Local fly tyer Robert Cox will be demonstrating how to make soft hackle flies from noon until 2 p.m. on Saturday at East Rosebud Fly and Tackle.

The Hare's Ear Soft Hackle is also versatile. It can be dead-drifted under an indicator, swung through riffles, or stripped in like a streamer. This fly catches fish—just ask any guide.