Soft-Hackled Fly, The

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Soft-Hackled Fly, The by Nemes,Sylvester. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780811716703. Everyone who casts flies for trout, whether eastern browns or western steelhead, has a favourite s ystem, and its hard to get a fly fisherman to change his ways. The soft-hackled fly is one of the most venerable trout patterns known to man, having been first on Dame Juliana Berners famous list dated in 1497. Even hardened sceptics will benefit from Nemes colourful experiences at home and abroad, and be intrigued by the fascinating history of the soft-hackles, the entomological explanation for their success, and the simplicity of their tying -- for which the author provides illustrated step-by-step instructions. Show more