Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Perfection in the Picket Pin & Soft Hackle Flies

I decided late last fall towards the end of my fishing season that I didn’t need any more flies or poppers. Well you guys know how long that resolution lasted; right after I saw the Picket Pin and Soft Hackle flies Alan had tied at Small Stream Reflections. Both these patterns impressed me not only for their success rate but also for their fishy look. For those of you who follow Alan’s blog know he is an accomplished fly tier and an excellent photographer.
I can’t wait to get out on our local tailrace and introduce both these patterns to the rainbow there.

The Picket Pin is one of Alan’s go-to flies and one that I feel will be productive for me as well.
The Soft Hackle Dry is another stellar pattern from Alan’s collection; I haven’t fished this fly on our tailrace and anxious to give it a try.  

17 comments:

  1. I think those will do very well for you.

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  2. Fine job. If mine looked that nice, I might be standing in a blizzard or freezing rain fishing them now...no chance I could wait!!

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  3. RM
    Can't wait to get out on the water and both patterns. Thanks for the comment

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  4. Drew
    I consider Alan a professional when tying fly patterns; hope the weather improves for you there soon. Thanks for the comment

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  5. Bill I hope those Pins are as effective for you as they are for us up here.
    Fish them in good health.

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  6. Bill, great to see you stocking up on a few more patterns. The Picket Pin has been a staple for a long time on trout waters out west, too. I am intrigued by the Soft Hackle also.

    So much for the thought of having enough flies...................

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  7. Alan
    They will be used on our tailrace here and on my trips to the Caney Fork in Tennessee. Thanks for the comment

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  8. Mel
    Thought as you said I had enough flies; but when a pattern appears like the Picket Pin one just can't resist the purchase. Thanks for the comment

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  9. Those Picket Pins look delectable.I'm curious about the soft-hackle and how it will fish. Looking forward to hearing your results.

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  10. River
    I have to say the soft hackle sparked my interest, and I think I will be surprised at it's results. Thanks for the comment

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  11. It's funny how we learn to adapt by seeing what other folks are fishing. When I get my ability to tie back I'm going to try some picketpins.

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  12. Howard
    I think the Picket Pin will produce anywhere in the U.S. Thanks for the comment

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  13. Great looking ties, I bet you will be very successful with them.

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  14. Al
    I know the Pickett will produce, but the jury is still out on the soft hackle. Thanks for the comment

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  15. Lester
    I may give the Pickett a try with the bluegills as well as the trout. Thanks for the comment

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  16. BIll!
    Nice looking flies! Look forward to reading about your successes with them. I am sure the trout will come running for ya! Always a pleasure my friend and thanks for sharing the patterns!

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  17. Noco
    I should be on our tailrace in a couple of weeks, casting the Pickett Pin and Soft Hackle. Thanks for the comment

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