March Brown Soft Hackle

Published on Jul 13. 2025 - 8 hours ago
Updated or edited 8 hours ago

If you like swinging wet flies, you will love this March Brown soft hackle pattern. Tied in a traditional style with traditional materials, this super buggy, yet versatile mobile fly is a river fisherman's must for the fly box.

Hook: Mustad Heritage S80 #1000subscriber
Thread: Sheer 14/0 Brown
Tail: Wood duck flank fibres
Rib: Medium oval gold tinsel
Body: Hares ear dubbing
Hackle: Brown speckled partridge

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