u/Samurai4109

Tying up a chironimid, and I'm very new and unsure about soft hackle. What material is used for soft hackles? What's the main goal of soft hackle (I've assumed it's for movement)? What size are you generally looking for with soft hackle? Is this pattern an imitator or more of a stimulator?

Easy productive fly that I've been tying. Trout seem to love it. Uses UV mop chenille and hot orange marabou.

Just a weird frenchie but loved the way it turned out