In this fly tying video, Umpqua Signature Tyer, Andy Leister, shows us how to tie his original fly pattern, the Remote Control Soft Hackle.
Andy is a fishing guide and product manager with our friends at Vail Valley Anglers. His Remote Control Soft hackle is extremely effective when fished on the swing. But anglers shouldn’t hesitate to use this pattern in other applications.
“Of course they work great swung as a soft hackle,” Andy said. “But you can fish them under a bobber, behind a dry fly, you can gink them up and fish them dry, fish them in the film, it’s a very versatile pattern.”
According to Andy, the Remote Control Soft Hackle should be tied sparsely. This gives the materials room to move, creating a lot of motion in the water. The foam wing case helps the fly lift like an emerger as it’s swinging through the current. This is ideal for targeting fish that are eating emergers or feeding higher in the water column.
Take a look at the video as Andy shows us how to tie his Remote Control Soft Hackle:
Materials List:
- HOOK: Tiemco 206 BL (16 - 20)
- THREAD:Gordon Griffith’s 14/0 Sheer Ultrafine (Dun)
- TAIL: Coq de Leon Fibers
- RIB: Ultra Wire X-Small(Copper)
- WING: Electronics Shipping Foam
- DUBBING: Ice Dub (UV Callibaetis) + Rabbit Dubbing (Blue Dun)
- COLLAR: Hungarian Partridge
If you’d like to purchase Leister’s Remote Control Soft Hackle, you can find them here. Whether you purchase them from the shop or tie your own, try out this great pattern from a local tyer and let us know what you think!
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Have questions about fly tying or need help getting started? Let us know! You can visit us at the fly shop in Littleton. Or you can give us a call at 303-794-1104. We’d be happy to help you find what you need or point you in the right direction.