Purple Haze Hackle Stacker

Cheech - June  2025

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The hackle stacker is more than just a fun technique to play with at the vise, It’s a very viable way to get maximum buoyancy without a lot of bulk on a fly. In this video, we will turn the purple haze fly into a hackle stacker. Watch until the end to see the best technique to pull the hackle over the thorax! This fly can be modified to match any hatch or any attractor so get after it and tie a few!

Material List
  • Hook : TMC Tiemco 9300 Dry & Wet Hook - 14
  • Hook (Alternate): TMC 100 Dry Fly Hook - 14 - 25 Pack
  • Thread: UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier - Purple
  • Thread (Alternate): Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0 Bulk Spool - Purple
  • Body / Hackle Support: Fulling Mill Flex-Floss - Purple
  • Body / Hackle Support (Alt): Life-Flex Spandex Material - Purple
  • Tails: Moose Body Hair
  • Tails (Alternate): Nature's Spirit Moose Body Hair - Natural
  • Thorax: Fulling Mill Tactical Dry Fly Dub - Royal Purple
  • Thorax (Alternate): Stalcup's Micro Fine Dry Fly Dubbing - Purple
  • Hackle: Whiting Rooster Dry Fly Cape - Bronze - Brown
  • Hackle: Hareline Half Rooster Cape - Grizzly Purple
  • Materials & Alternate Materials Listed Below