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Tying Craven's Purple Soft Hackle - Dressed Irons
Hook: Mustad 3906, 3906b or 3399, #10 - #16
Thread: Uni-Thread 8/0, White & Black
Tag: Danville #16/18 Silver/Gold Mylar Tinsel
Body: Danville 4-Strand Rayon Floss, Purple
Thorax: Muskrat
Collar: Hungarian Partridge
In doing research this past winter on soft hackle flies I ran across Charlie Craven's soft hackle fly. Although most of the soft hackles I have done over the past few months are more traditional (classic) patterns (meaning they have been around a while) I decided to do the Craven's Soft Hackle (purple version) because I found it interesting. Also, a fly does not have to be around for 80 years to prove that it works. It is a fun fly to tie and a great pattern to work on basic fly tying skills. Plus, you can change up the colors some and in no time have a box full of Craven Soft Hackle flies. - Enjoy
If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below.
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If you would like to purchase some Craven Purple Soft Hackles flies there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/cravens-purple-soft-hackle-3-pack/
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Mustad 3399 - https://amzn.to/3wLFZBS
Uni-Thread 8/0, Black - https://amzn.to/3dRWZOl
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Danville #16/18 Silver/Gold Mylar Tinsel - https://amzn.to/3dVWxyq
Danville 4-Strand Rayon Floss, Purple - https://amzn.to/34fvLNa
Muskrat Dubbing - https://amzn.to/3hRElJO
Hungarian Partridge - https://amzn.to/3ednygU
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