Blue Ribbon Flies \\ Merchandise \\ Fly Tying \\ Soft Hackle Materials

From Skues to Nemes, authors have written about the joys of fishing and tying soft hackled flies for years. The flies are simple, delicate, fun to tie, and extremely effective. Finding the materials to tie both tradition and conventional patterns can be extremely difficult. For years, Blue Ribbon Flies has been the source for soft hackle materials.

From silk threads and flosses to the exotic wings and fine wires, we have the materials that are called for. No other supplier can match the following list for depth and breadth of material. If you are not tying soft hackle flies now, gather some materials and start.

Alec Jackson Soft Hackle Hooks	$ 6.25
We’re excited to offer these new hooks from wet-fly legend Alec Jackson. Manufactured in Japan of high carbon steel, these 1x fine 2x short needle point hooks have the perfect proportions to match classic European Soft Hackle Designs. We’ve incorporated t
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Coot Sub	$ 4.99
Very much like Moorhen, the Coot has a larger water-bird feather with a beautiful medium-dun coloration.

English Woodcock wing	$ 4.99
These British wings have a great variegation of brown, black, cream, and rust.

English Grouse	$ 5.99
One of the most striking soft hackle feathers, the English Grouse has tighter barring and a rounded feather with a combination of black brown and rust. Currently out of stock. Sorry.

Fine Gold & Silver Wire	$ 1.99
This wire is perfect for ribbing bodies on soft hackle flies.
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Hare's masks	$ 4.99
Arguably the most widely used dubbing, hare's mask is essential for classic soft hackles and nymphs. These masks are top quality with full, fuzzy hair

Hungarian Partridge Skins	$ 25.99
There is no question this bird is as valuable to the fly tier as anything that flies. The feathers come in shades of brown and gray, are finely speckled, wrap like a dream, come in a nice range of sizes, and can be used on dry or wet patterns. If you tie

Jackdaw wings	$ 4.99
Jackdaw is yet another European Waterfowl with similar feathers to the Coot and Moorhen. Though, the Jackdaw boasts a gorgeous blue/green/purple iridescence.

Magpie Wing Pairs	$ 4.99
With an iridescence that trumps peacock herl, Magpie feathers have endless opportunities. Try some on your favorite beetle or ant pattern. Or, spice up a pheasant tail or midge.

Mole skins	$ 4.99
A little-known tying material, mole skins are used in many old British patterns for dubbing. More exactly, it is the extremely soft, fine, black or brown colored fur of the mole that is cut from the skin and blended to produce a wonderfully small, shaggy
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Moorhen Wings	$ 4.99
As a water bird, the Moorhen has a dense feather with more substantial barbules and a naturally, smooth texture. Moorhen feathers have a brownish – gray cast and are perfect for larger emergers like the Drake Mackeral.

Premium Peacock Herl	$ 3.99
As most tiers know, good peacock herl has been extremely difficult to come by the last several years. We have finally garnered a supply of some nice stuff–the best strung herl we've had in a couple years. This is longer and fuller peacock than we have bee

Pearsall's Silk Floss	$ 3.50
This silk floss makes beautiful bodies on soft hackle patterns. It is available only in the following colors, which match the silk threads: yellow, black, olive, brown, green, orange.
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Pearsall's Silk Thread	$ 3.50
This is 3/0 thread that isa necessary ingredient of soft hackle flies. The small spools fit on a Matarelli midge bobbin. Use it for bodies on smaller flies when floss is not practical or available in a certain color.
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Snipe Sub	$ 6.99
These little British birds have small wings with small feathers and great brown, cream, tan, and black coloration.

Speckled Hen Backs	$ 4.99
For years we sold these hen backs here, then lost our source. Now they're back again! These are hen saddle patches and the feathers are super for use as nymph hackle (as on Princes), hopper wings, small Matukas, soft hackle wet flies, egg-laying caddis, e

Prime Starling Skins	$ 7.99
A remnant from centuries old British soft hackle recipes, the starling skin is as important today as it was 200 years ago. The iridescent feathers are useful on any number of patterns from peacock and starling soft hackles to beetle and ant imitations. We