Willowfish Soft Hackle
Soft Hackle Wet Fly
Tied By Darrell Olson
Hook: 2XL Nymph, Size 10
Thread: 6/0 White
Body Parts: tail, rib, weighted wire, abdomen, thorax, hackle, head
Materials: Pheasant Tail Fibers, Brassie Red Wire, Lead-Free Wire – 0.015, Chartreuse Ice Dubbing, Pink Ice Dubbing, Pheasant Rump Feather, 6/0 Black
Notes:
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.