FLY
Soft Hackle Wet Fly
Willowfish Soft Hackle
Tied by Darrell Olson
Willowfish Soft Hackle recipe
| Hook | 2XL Nymph, Size 10 |
|---|---|
| Thread | 6/0 White |
| Tail | Pheasant Tail Fibers |
| Rib | Brassie Red Wire |
| Weighted Wire | Lead-Free Wire - 0.015 |
| Abdomen | Chartreuse Ice Dubbing |
| Thorax | Pink Ice Dubbing |
| Hackle | Pheasant Rump Feather |
| Head | 6/0 Black |
About this fly
The pattern emerged from a fly tying session where a fly tier's young son, inspired by bright, flashy materials, created a colorful soft hackle that stood out from the usual drab patterns. The fly was named "Willowfish" by the young fly tier, and its name is a bit of a mystery, but the fly tier thought it was a strange name.
What the Willowfish Soft Hackle imitates
- Soft hackle / North Country spider / flymph / wet fly
Tied for: Bass (general), Crappie, Sunfish (general)
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