Wet Flies and Soft Hackles

As much as I like the exciting take of a foam bug or popper off the surface, I fish these style flies more often. Why? Because they work. Simply put wet flies and soft hackles are often more productive than dry flies. The down side is takes can be difficult to detect under some conditions.

Wet Flies and Soft Hackles

As much as I like the exciting take of a foam bug or popper off the surface, I fish these style flies more often. Why? Because they work. Simply put wet flies and soft hackles are often more productive than dry flies. The down side is takes can be difficult to detect under some conditions.

The Willowfish

Single Feather Pennell Wet Fly

Single Feather Pennell Wet Fly

Black Pennell Wet Fly

Black Pennell Wet Fly

Red Tag Wet Fly

Red Tag Wet Fly

The Crackleback

The Crackleback

Panfish Crackleback

Panfish Crackleback

The Pass Lake Special

The Pass Lake Special

Hare's Ear Soft Hackle

Hare's Ear Soft Hackle

McGinty Wet Fly

McGinty Wet Fly

Olive Soft Hackle

Olive Soft Hackle

Panfish Pazooka Wet Fly

Panfish Pazooka Wet Fly