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Hackling A Dry Fly; Info
Topic Started: Jan 20 2009, 10:56 AM (29 Views)
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Hackling a Dry Fly

I have opted for very basic patterns here, concentrating on showing the hackling approach. However, the technique is equally valid for multi-hackle or winged dries.

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Tie in the hackle directly behind the eye of the hook, shiny side up.

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Complete the tail and body of the fly, leaving one-third of the hook shank open for the hackle.

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Wrap the hackle toward the "shoulder" of the body and trap the tip with a turn of thread. Trim the excess.

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Wrap the thread though the hackle being careful not to bind down any fibers. Use a three-turn whip-finish to produce a small, clean head.
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