How To Tie The Hackle Beetle

by Colin English December 27, 2022

Hackle Beetle

HOOK: 2X-long dry-fly hook (e.g. Dai-Riki #730), sizes 10-14.
THREAD: Black, 3/0 or 140 denier.
BACK/HEAD: Black 2mm Craft Foam, 1/4-inch strip.
LEGS: Black saddle hackle.
BELLY: Peacock herl.
SIGHTER: Pink foam disk.
ADHESIVE: Head cement.

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How To Tie The Hackle Beetle

Hackle Beetle

HOOK: 2X-long dry-fly hook (e.g. Dai-Riki #730), sizes 10-14.THREAD: Black, 3/0 or 140 denier.BACK/HEAD: Black 2mm Craft Foam, 1/4-inch strip.LEGS: Black saddle hackle.BELLY: Peacock herl.SIGHTER: Pink foam disk.ADHESIVE: Head cement.

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HOOK: 2X-long dry-fly hook (e.g. Dai-Riki #730), sizes 10-14.
THREAD: Black, 3/0 or 140 denier.
BACK/HEAD: Black 2mm Craft Foam, 1/4-inch strip.
LEGS: Black saddle hackle.
BELLY: Peacock herl.
SIGHTER: Pink foam disk.
ADHESIVE: Head cement.