From The Caddis Fly Shop:
In this video, Jay ties a Tungsten Soft Hackle fly. An effective pattern for euro nymphing and indicator fishing for trout. Give this pattern a try!
Materials list:
Hook: TMC 3761 size 12 or Daiichi 1760 size 12
Bead: tungsten mottled tactical black 1/8th
Wire: Lead-Free .015
Glue: Loc-Tite Brush-on or Krazy Glue Brush-on
Thread: 70 Denier UTC Red
Tail: Coq de Leon
Body: Kiley’s Pearl Body Wrap
Collar: Spirit River Select CDC
Collar: Peacock Black Ice Dub
Hot spot, UTC red thread
Karsten Neben teaches you how to tie a Black and Peacock Spider wet fly. A tutorial for beginners and experienced tyers alike. A traditional tie with a twist! Sharing tying tips and techniques throughout…
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Recipe:
Hook – Ahrex FW500 Sz 10 Dry Fly
(A large hook was used in this video for demonstration purposes) Karsten normally ties and fishes these from size 14-20)
Thread – Red Semperfli 6/0 waxed thread
Body – Peacock herl, Ostrich Herl twisted into a dubbing loop
Hackle – Hebert Miner Hen Cape Natural Black