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
