Tying a BWO Minky Hare Soft Hackle Fishing Fly

Soft hackles are great dropper flies. Given that BWO season is fast approaching, here’s a BWO soft hackle that uses a great new dubbing (rabbit + mink!) and hare hides from a new supplier. These are great materials.

• Hook: Nymph Hook like a Hanak 230BL, sizes 14-20. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-HANAK230BL.html
• Bead: Optional
• Thread: UTC70 or a thread that will flatten easily to split. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-UTC70D.html
• Tail 1: Guard hairs from Quill & Fly Hare Skin, Olive. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-QFHARE.html
• Tail 2: Optional. Cascade Crest Midge Rainbow Flash, Pearl or Rootbeer. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-CCMRF.html
• Body: Quill & Fly Hare + Mink dubbing, Olive. This is magnificent stuff…. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-QFHAMNK.html
• Rib: Cascade Crest Midge Rainbow Flash, Pearl or Rootbeer. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-CCMRF.html
• Collar: Guard hairs from Quill & Fly Hare Skin, Olive. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-QFHARE.html