Tying a Jiggy Soft Hackle Green Drake Emerger Fishing Fly
The Green Drake Hatch where we live is a hatch that is marked on many calendars.
by DiscountFlies • July 05, 2024 in Fly Tying Videos
The Green Drake Hatch where we live is a hatch that is marked on many calendars. While fish regularly take big duns, an emerger like a soft hackle fished as a dropper an hour or so before the main event is a good idea. It is also a good idea to fish this through the hatch, especially later in the season. Let it swing out on occasionally at the bottom of your drift…
- Hook: Jig Hook, sizes 10-14. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-GAMAJ20.html
- Bead: Raven and Wolf Slotted Tungsten, Gold. 3.5 or 4mm. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-RWSTB35.html
- Weight: SEMPERFLI Lead Wire, 0.4mm. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-SLWR.html
- Thread: SEMPERFLI Classic Waxed Thread 150D (6/0), Olive. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-SCW60.html
- Tail: Cascade Crest Speckled Hen Backs, Olive or Chartreuse. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-CCSPKHEN.html
- Body: Polish Quills Quill & Fly Stripped Peacock Quills, Green. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-PQSPQ.html
- Soft Hackle 1: Polish Quills CDC, Olive. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-PQCDC.html
- Soft Hackle 2: PH Diamond Wing Fibre, Pearl Green or UV Pearl. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-PHDWF.html
- Soft Hackle 3: Cascade Crest Speckled Hen Backs, Olive or Chartreuse. https://www.discountflies.com/product/M-CCSPKHEN.html
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