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Hare's Ear Soft Hackle
Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2023 5:17 am
by nfrechet
Hare's Ear Soft Hackle
Hook - Mustad 3906, 3399 or equivalent
Thread - Brown
Tail - Wood duck or substitute
Ribbing - Oval gold tinsel
Body - Hare's ear dubbing
Hackle - Brown hen
https://thefeatherbender.com/how-to-tie ... ft-hackle/
Re: Hare's Ear Soft Hackle
Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2023 9:27 am
by Ron Eagle Elk
Got to be honest, I tie a lot of these, some with variations. None look this good. Norm, you can take a staple of everyone's fly box and elevate it to art. Magic...it has to be magic.
Re: Hare's Ear Soft Hackle
Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2023 10:10 am
by hankaye
norm, Howdy;
Love your postings. Such a great way to start the day.
I do marvel at the squared off butts you create. Each appears
as if you've used a 'T' square to create the flat end and tube-like
body. Impressive.
hank
Re: Hare's Ear Soft Hackle
Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2023 12:21 pm
by Mike62
Hank, I use a T-square on my flies, too. Usually to beat them...
Impeccable tying, Norm.
Re: Hare's Ear Soft Hackle
Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2023 4:23 pm
by letumgo
Norm,
I saw your post first thing this morning. Did I stop to say thanks. Nope. I headed straight to the vise, inspired to tye by your post. My renditions were buggy shadows of your's, but still inspired.
Thanks you.
And thank you for the additional link. I received Barry's Techniques book for Christmas. Good stuff.