I have not kept up with the tread so I may not be on target here. If stiff hackle is used on a bugger type fly where the hackle is spiraled up the body, this will cause the fly to spin. If using a light leader, it will twist the leader real bad. The soft hackles will move in the water and give some "life" to the fly.
Tony
Rene Zillmann wrote:
Thanks to all, who replied.
I was wondering about the function of the body hackle in this case. Is it only a visiual thing, or is the stiff, large hackle producing some waves in the water which are recognized by the side lines of the fish.
Rene
Paul Marriner wrote:
Rene, whatever turns you on. The original had a long webby hackle; one
of my favorites is an olive-dyed grizzly saddle.
Cheers,
Paul
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