Gartside Soft Hackle Streamer (Chickabou Variation) | YCFF

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.

[@sputnick66]

Thanks Walter, always great to watch your ties they are really buggy and look like they are great fish catchers. Reminds me of steelhead flies, mini intruders.

[@oldsmugglerflyfishing]

Great pattern

[@JohnD.1969]

I have looked for years to find hackle pliers that I like. Finally spent the long dollar on the C&F, best yet.

[@edciurczak9351]

About hackle pliers....I glue 320 grit on the jaw face...close them as the glue sets to assure jaw alignment.
It's not a permanent fix as they apparently wear with use. However while they are Bulldog like they are a pleasure to use.....especially on tiny heckle.
Tight lines and nice tie!

[@algoetz5952]

Have you tried Hackle Tweezers from Tyflyz Toolz?

[@rudychavira5558]

Where are you getting your chicabou saddles?

[@YellowstoneCountryFlyFishing]

This is from Hareline. I have a commercial account but any dealer should at least be able to order them for you.

[@rudychavira5558]

@@YellowstoneCountryFlyFishing is it called just chickabou?

[@YellowstoneCountryFlyFishing]

@@rudychavira5558 Grizzly soft hackle marabou patch. Retail around $25.

[@zafotbeeb]

Tie in by the tip then you don't need hackle pliers.

[@sethrodwarner]

Except that the feather fibers get longer from tip to butt. So it depends on how you want the fly to look.