Soft-Hackle

5 лет назад

This video demonstrates a technique for using large feathers to create a collar on small soft hackle flies. The technique involves isolating the tip of the feather, snipping it into a triangular shape, and then tying it in a specific way to ensure the feather extends past the back edge of the hook. The video then shows how to finish the body of the fly and use a tool to push the fibers rearward.

3 года назад

This video focuses on using feathers from Hungarian partridge skins to create soft tackle collars on flies. The speaker emphasizes the importance of using smaller, less-obvious feathers for flies size 14 and smaller, as they have shorter fibers that are ideal for this purpose. The video also covers how to select and prepare the feathers for use.

8 лет назад

This video demonstrates how to tie a Partridge & Orange wet fly, a classic and effective pattern for river fishing. The instructor, Davie McPha, uses traditional materials and techniques to create this simple yet versatile fly, providing viewers with a step-by-step guide to tying their own.

12 лет назад

This video teaches viewers how to wrap a soft hackle fly using a Partridge feather. The instructor demonstrates how to prepare the feather by stripping off the downy portion and stroking the fibers backwards. They then show how to tie the feather in with the curve down and use hackle pliers to wrap the feather around the fly.

8 лет назад

This video teaches a simple trick for tying small soft hackle flies when you only have large feathers. The technique involves stripping the fluff from the feather, cutting the tip, and then using the remaining feather to create a small, evenly distributed hackle. The video also shows how to fold the excess feather back over the eye of the hook for a clean finish.