Hogan Brown shows you one of the simplest, most effective soft hackles he ties all year – the Hot Bead Soft Hackle. This is an all-purpose pattern that can be swung, dead-drifted, or fished as part of your nymph rig. Whether you’re chasing trout in off-color fall water or looking for something that pops alongside a BWO or PMD, this fly gets it done.
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00:00 – Introduction & Overview
00:45 – Materials List & Hook Setup
01:25 – Adding the Hot Bead
02:00 – Tying in the Tail (Mallard Flank)
03:15 – Wrapping the Copper Wire Rib
04:05 – Adding Crystal Flash Ribbing
05:10 – Dubbing the Body (Mercer’s Light Hares Ear)
06:25 – Palmering Crystal Flash & Rib
07:05 – Optional Flash Antennae Trick
08:00 – Wrapping the Soft Hackle (Grouse Feather)
09:30 – Building the Peacock Herl Head
10:15 – Finishing the Fly & Final Thoughts
10:45 – Closing Tips & Fishing Applications
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