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Tying technique: Part 3- Tying Wet Flies with Soft Hackle: Handling Long Barbs on ultra small hooks. In this video, I'll show you a simple method widely used by fly tyers for working with small and very small hooks. It's perfect for those with thicker fingers who struggle to handle delicate feather barbs. By using the "dubbing loop" technique, you can effortlessly create hackle collars for wet flies in sizes 16-18-20, as well as nymphs and emergers that require a short collar. In this video I us