Tying Soft Hackles with Larger Feathers (Hare's Ear-Type Soft Hackle)

Contact Walter Wiese about fly fishing trips or for tips on tying these patterns at [e-mail] or at flyfishmontana.biz. He is no longer involved with Parks' Fly Shop in any way and instead operates as Yellowstone Country Fly Fishing.

[@CeeDeeLeigh]

Wow! What a great tip especially for the beginner like myself...
Thank you so much for sharing thus tip...

[@seanmooney3907]

Excellent, Excellent, EXCELLENT!!! I am so happy I saw this video. Satoshi Yamamoto told me about it. I have been so frustrated trying to tie size 20 thru 24 soft hackles because I couldn't find any hackles in my vast collection of feathers bought in an attempt to get them small enough. I have enough for a lifetime. I may start selling some now that there really is a viable way to use the larger feathers I have to tie flies!
I can't thank you enough for sharing your wisdom. All the Best Sean

[@MikeBlezien]

great technique .... now I know what to do with all my extra larger feathers. Glad to see your videos again.
Mike

[@davidwiese9107]

Very informative video. Great fishy, uncomplicated pattern. Tight lines,
Dave Wiese

[@joeduca8582]

Awesome! You're the first tyer I've seen do this. I first saw the technique in the Feather Craft catalog a long time ago. Thanks for verifying that it's not perfect, I thought it was me, lol. Funny how so many streamers are reverse tied now with a similar technique. I'll check out your site, thanks again.

[@CeeDeeLeigh]

Is this technique only suitable for soft hackles?