Published Jun 29. 2020 - 7 months ago
Updated or edited Jul 15. 2020

Orl Fly

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A soft hackle north country spider pattern called the Orl Fly or Alder Fly. This traditional north country spider flydressing is found in the 1870 manuscript of Pak Inman from Barden in Wharfedale.
Hook: Size 14 Partridge SUD2
Silk: Vintage Orange
Body: Brown Peacock Herl
Rib: Fine Gold Wire (Veniards No.27)
Hackle: Snipe over-covert
Head: Peacock Herl

Originator: 
Robert Smith
Originator's web site: 
http://www.theslidingstream.net
Submitter: 
Martin Joergensen
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Buying Soft Hackle

The soft hackle is supposed to be - as the name implies - soft. Soft hackle can come from many birds. Chickens, gamebirds like partridge, grouse and quail, pheasant and even crows and jackdaws.

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