Red and White Hackle Fly

The Red and White Hackle Fly, developed in the late1800s and used for all types of game fish around the world is still one of the best Smallmouth/Largemouth flies on the planet. We found that during low clear water conditions and with the fall season creeping upon us this fly is a must. It also can be cast with ease on fly rod weights 6 and up. The fly comes with or without flash and can also be purchased with light weight 1/80 lead eyes. This is the fly pattern showed to me by Lefty Kreh in the mid 1970s.

I watched him stand on a submerged rock adjacent to a big pool in the Susquehanna River and catch 5 smallmouth from the pool ranging from 16 to 20 inches in length. That sold me and I never go anywhere with out it. Tied on Ahrex 280 style hooks for balance and durability.

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Sizes available -2/0-1-4