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The most overlooked Soft Hackle Feather in the Game: European Starling Skin Material Spotlight

Fishing with soft hackles is one of the oldest methods of targeting trout on the fly. A soft hackle, for those who do not know, is a slim, bodied fly with a palmered, or wrapped, collar of a hackle feather … Continue reading →

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Simple Starling Jigged Nymph Fly Tying Tutorial

Starling is an underutilized feather in the fly tying world. It is an absolutely phenomenal choice for smaller offerings that require a soft hackle collar. Starling feathers are made of soft barbules that pulsate much like partridge or grouse, but … Continue reading →

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