Black Drake Soft Hackle
A Dick Winter Fly Pattern
Hook - Mustad 94840, size 10-12
Thread - Brown
Tail - White neck hackle fibers
Body - Brown or maroon wool
Rib - Gray mono-cord or silver oval tinsel
Thorax - Peacock herl
Collar - White or cream hen hackle
Dick Winter's Black Drake Soft Hackle is tied using a maroon or brown body ribbed with contrasting gray mono-cord ribbing. The fly is part of a life-cycle series and based on Polly Rosborough patterns. Dick and Polly were partners in a fly-tying business in the 1970's working together closely. Dick's patterns balance simplicity and realism. Being a commercial fly tyer, simple patterns were preferred especially when several dozen are required to be tied in an afternoon.
