Learn how to tie a fish catching machine: THE SOFT HACKLE PHEASANT TAIL. 5280 Angler guide Jeremy Hamilton has been tricking trout with various sizes of this pattern for years. Known for his no-nonsense fishing reports and fly patterns, Jeremy knows how to make the most of materials, turns of thread, and time on the water. Watch this video and spin up a few flies that work.

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