Colours of Hackle

[Backyardhunter3006]

I am thinking of doing a hackle order and i was wondering what are the best colours for dry flies in alberta and bc. thanks!

[troutfly]

Can't go wrong with 1) Grizzly 2) Brown 3) Blue Dun 4) Cream 5) Ginger
Get the Blue Dun and Brown in different shades, esp the Blue Dun.
I also like to have Grizzly that has been dyed olive on hand.
Badger and Furnace are very handy as well.

If you can only swing a couple or three to start: Grizzly, Brown and a Medium Blue Dun will cover the basics.

[drhu22]

Originally Posted by troutfly

Can't go wrong with 1) Grizzly 2) Brown 3) Blue Dun 4) Cream 5) Ginger
Get the Blue Dun and Brown in different shades, esp the Blue Dun.
I also like to have Grizzly that has been dyed olive on hand.
Badger and Furnace are very handy as well.

If you can only swing a couple or three to start: Grizzly, Brown and a Medium Blue Dun will cover the basics.

I would add black and white as well... a bit of red can come in handy also.

[Flieguy]

Red/orange drives cutties nuts