Crackleback
Crackleback
September 2025
By Marty Staab
The Crackleback dates back to the early '50s, created by Feathercraft founder Ed Story. It's an attractor, and performs according to how you tie it - bushy dry, sparse hackle wet, or even weighted or beaded bottom nymph.
Our Pub n Dub pattern is the bushy dry, and has Rocky Mountain National Park written all over it! It may be a simple tie, but it's a good floater and effective fish getter. What better fly to share with your beginner friends that leave a few in the trees anyway.
Instructions: Crackleback tips WEB.pdf
Video: Crackleback - YouTube
