Full Description
A thorough exploration of contemporary use of soft-hackle flies--including nymphs, emergers, and dry flies--that pushes the boundaries of how these types of flies can be used. Covers tying techniques, strategy, and presentation and features over 500 soft-hackled flies with color photos and recipes. Learn how to imitate a full spectrum of trout stream aquatic lifeforms with soft-hackled flies.
Contents
Introduction
Acknowledgements
1. Defining the Genre
2. Progressive Fly Materials and Tying Methods
3. Progressive Fly Design Applications
4. Match-the-Hatch Soft-Hackles: Mayflies
5. Match-the-Hatch Soft-Hackles: Caddis, Stoneflies, and Midges
6. Match-the-Hatch Soft-Hackles: Other Insects and Baitfish
7. Modern Prospecting Soft-Hackles Flies
8. Presentation Tactics
9. Favourite Rigs
10. Soft-Hackles on the Water
Pattern Index
