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Doug Pullen was our guest tyer tonight. Those of us who have taken in Doug's presentations in the past knew that we were in for a very educational evening of fly tying. Twenty three fly tyers came to learn about soft hackle flies. Doug brought along a number of books on soft hackle flies; several were authored by Sylvester Nemes who recently passed away. Sylvester Nemes loved soft hackle flies and he created a renewed interest in this type of fly.
Soft hackle flies date back to the 1400s and they maybe the oldest documented flies having a rich history in England. I saw Bernie smile when he heard this. The bodies of a soft hackle fly are usually made from silk, floss or peacock herl. The most popular feather for the soft hackle is from the Hungarian partridge. A sparse soft hackle is usually the most effective.
Soft hackle flies can imitate caddis pupae, drowned mayflies duns and spinners, caddis adults, stoneflies and winged terrestrials. It's amazing how a fly that has 500 years of history is still just as effective now as in the past.
Thanks, Doug, for a fantastic evening of fly tying. We are very appreciative of your effort to teach us all about Soft Hackle Flies.
Next week, Rick Miyauchi is our guest tyer. I wonder what Rick will wear? See you on March 7th.
The Sportsman Show is on the weekend. Willy is going to tie flies and teach interested people how to tie a basic fly. If you have some time on Saturday, drop Willy an e-mail and set up a time to lend a hand. Thanks for doing this Willy. You can e-mail Willy right here:
whspy@shaw.ca
Remember that John Howard from Howard's Hackle will be at next week's session. He will be set up at 6:30 p.m. If you have any specific orders, be sure to contact Howard Hackle with your order and he will bring it next Monday.
Bob
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Doug Pullen
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The Gang taking in Doug's presentation.
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As always, Doug gave his audience a great deal of insight into Soft Hackle Flies.
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Partridge and Orange Spider
Hook: Mustad 3906B size 12
Thread: 8/0 or 70 denier orange
Body:- Orange floss or silk
Hackle: Brown partridge
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Pheasant Tail Flymph
Hook: 3906B size 12
Thread: 8/0 or 70 denier dark brown or black thread
Trailing Shuck: Brown and white z-lon
Ribbing: Fine gold or copper wire
Body: Pheasant tail
Thorax: Peacock herl
Hackle: Brown Partridge
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Sly's (Sills) Midge
Hook: TMC 100 size 16
Thread: Black 8/0
Rib: Fine gold wire
Body: Peacock herl
Hackle: Grey Partridge
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Gary and Rick tying their soft hackle flies.
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