Welcome to the SoftHackles Top Flies page. In the list below is my most consistent soft hackle wet flies and their dressings for each season
Season 2021 / 2022: Black Spider

Black Spider – Body: black thread or floss Rib (optional): black thread Hackle: black hen
Season 2020: n/a
Season 2019: Fiery Pheasant Tail

Fiery PTN – Tail: brown hen fibres Body: natural pheasant tail fibre Rib: fine copper wire Thorax: hint of fiery brown SLF Hackle: furnace hen
Season 2018: Black Spider

Black Spider Body: black floss Hackle: black hen
Season 2016: n/a
Season 2016: Awesome Olive and Fiery Pheasant Tail

Awesome Olive– rib: copper wire Body: bwo fine dubbing Hackle: grey olive hen

Firey Pheasant Tail Nymph – Tail: olive pheasant tail Rib: fine copper wire Body: olive pheasant tail Thorax: hot orange SLF Hackle: furnance hen
Season 2015: Awesome Olive

Awesome Olive – Tail: olive cockerel Rib: copper wire Body: bwo fine dubbing Hackle: grey olive hen
Season 2014: Black Pennell

Black Pennell – Tail: pheasant tippets Rib: silver wire Body: black floss Hackle: black hen
Season 2013: Mono Nymph

Mono Nymph – Tail: furnace cockerel Underbody: 1/3 brown tying thread and 2/3 green tying thread Thorax Cover: hot orange floss OverBody: clear mono Hackle: black hen
Season 2012 / 2011: Copper and Blae Spider

Copper and Blae Spider – Rib: copper wire Body: green tying thread Hackle: any soft grey hackle feather