Red Rib Soft Hackle

Cheech - October 2025

Cheech is back with a modern twist on a timeless classic — The Red Rib Soft Hackle. This simple but deadly trout pattern stays true to traditional soft hackles but adds a wire rib for extra durability, so it holds up fish after fish.
Soft hackles shine when swung through the current, a classic and effective way to catch trout. In this video, Cheech walks through the full tie, showing how to get perfect proportions, natural movement, and long-lasting performance in one sleek fly.

Material List

Hook: Fulling Mill 5150 Tactical Shorty Non-Reflective Black Hook - Barbless - 14
Hook (Alternate): Fulling Mill 5095 - Competition Heavyweight Black Nickel - Barbless - 14
Thread: Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 18/0 Bulk Spool - Black
Thread (Alternate): UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier - Black
Body: Fulling Mill Turkey Biots - Rusty Brown
Body (Alternate): Turkey Biot Quills - Rusty Spinner
Rib: UNI-Soft Wire - Small - Red
Rib (Alternate): UTC Ultra Wire - Brassie Size - Red
Thorax: Fulling Mill Euro Nymph Flash Dub - Brown UV
Thorax (Alternate): Fulling Mill Euro Nymph Flash Dub - Brown Olive UV
Collar: Whiting Red Label Hen Saddle - Brown
Glue: Fly Tyer's Z-Ment