SOFT HACKLE PEACOCK

Description

Soft Hackle Peacock – a timeless wet fly with natural flash and movement

The Soft Hackle Peacock is a traditional wet fly pattern that has been fooling trout for generations. Its rich, iridescent peacock herl body gives off a natural shimmer that mimics emerging mayflies, caddis, and a variety of small aquatic insects. Paired with soft hackle fibers, these fly fishing flies create subtle movement and flash, making them a top producer in clear and slightly stained water.

Design / Features

The Soft Hackle Peacock features a slim, iridescent peacock herl body and soft hen hackle that pulses naturally in the current. The contrast between the dark body and light hackle creates a lifelike, buggy appearance. Its minimalist construction allows for a clean, delicate presentation that perfectly imitates insects drifting just below the surface. The natural flash from the peacock body acts as a subtle attractor without spooking selective trout.

When & Where to Use

The Soft Hackle Peacock excels in freestones, tailwaters, and spring creeks during mayfly or caddis hatches. It’s especially effective when swung through riffles or dead drifted in the upper water column. Perfect for spring and fall hatches, this fly is also a reliable searching pattern when trout are feeding subsurface.