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Krystal Soft Hackle

Wet Fly · Trout · Intermediate · 1 version

Reference Recipe

  • Hook Wet fly / standard hook, 12-16
  • Thread Orange 8/0

Materials

  • Krystal / crystal flash Pearl or to match flash (body)
  • Copper wire Fine (rib (optional))
  • Partridge or hen hackle Natural partridge (1 feather, collar)
  • Dubbing To match dubbing (small thorax)

How to tie it

  1. Start thread and run to the bend.
  2. Tie in a couple of strands of Krystal Flash and wind them forward as a flashy body to the 75% mark; tie off.
  3. Optional: counter-rib with fine copper wire in 4-5 turns for durability.
  4. Build a small dubbing or thread thorax at the front.
  5. Tie in a partridge or hen feather by the tip and take 1-2 sparse turns for a soft-hackle collar; sweep the fibers back.
  6. Whip a small head and cement.

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