Hendrickson Soft Hackles
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Hendrickson Soft Hackles
So far for me the most productive fly pattern has been the Hendrickson soft hackle during the hatch.
Partridge fibers to tail, Bailey's wax, Hare's mask dyed rust for body, copper wire ribbing and a golden plover wing.
Question: Who else fishes a soft hackle / flymph pattern during the Hendrickson hatch? If "yes", can you post it?
John
Partridge fibers to tail, Bailey's wax, Hare's mask dyed rust for body, copper wire ribbing and a golden plover wing.
Question: Who else fishes a soft hackle / flymph pattern during the Hendrickson hatch? If "yes", can you post it?
John
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Re: Hendrickson Soft Hackles
Nicely dressed fly. Seems as how the best judge deems them excellent too.
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Re: Hendrickson Soft Hackles
That is a great soft hackle pattern. I will copy it and if anyone asks me about it, I will certainly give you all the credit. Thanks for posting the picture and materials. That Brown trout looks like a "fall trout" with rich, bright colors--just beautiful!
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Re: Hendrickson Soft Hackles
Ken, no need to give me credit. I am sure I am not the first person to tie a soft hackle pattern like this. The trout sure like it, which is not often in my past years I used a soft hackle during the Hendrickson hatch. The pattern made me a believer in it for this hatch.
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Re: Hendrickson Soft Hackles
Beautiful fly and fish. Thanks for posting.
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Re: Hendrickson Soft Hackles
That is one good looking fly. Thanks for the post / info.
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Re: Hendrickson Soft Hackles
I just saw this. I've been looking for a Hendickson Soft Hackle pattern. This one is great. Those look awesome. Definitely gonna tie up some of these for next spring. Thanks for posting these John.
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Re: Hendrickson Soft Hackles
How the heck did I miss this post? Must have been during one of my business trips earlier this year. Darn job keeps getting in the way of my passion for soft hackles...
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I'd steal flies from your box any day...


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Re: Hendrickson Soft Hackles
Thanks, guys. I do love the Hendrickson hatch.
Very little fishing since May this year. Tying almost non-existant. Heck, I haven't even order any new FF stuff since March.
Maybe now that we got 7" of white stuff I will get back in the tying mode.
Very little fishing since May this year. Tying almost non-existant. Heck, I haven't even order any new FF stuff since March.


Maybe now that we got 7" of white stuff I will get back in the tying mode.
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White stuff? Shudder!
Our (Buffalo’s) day is coming...
Tying season started today. First accumulation of the year...
Our (Buffalo’s) day is coming...
Tying season started today. First accumulation of the year...
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