Skip to main content

Posts

Iron blue usual

Step by step instructions for an iron blue dun version of Fran Batters' Usual. To support my channel and be eligible for giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron or support through paypal.me/flickingfeathers Materials list Hook: 16-18 Thread: Claret 8/0 WIng: Snow shoe rabbit dyed dun Tail: Snow show rabbit guard hairs Body: Snow shoe rabbit underfur blended with natural mole fur

Dark Watchet

Step by step instructions for the Dark Watchet a truly classic wetfly that works wonders in an iron blue dun hatch.To support my channel and be eligible for giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron or support through paypal.me/flickingfeathers Materials list Hook: 16-18 Thread: Orange silk Body Orange & purple silk, dubbed lightly with mole fur Hackle: a feather from a jackdaw's throat or scalp.

Greenwell's Glory

Step by step instructions for the Greenwell's Glory.  This classic wet fly is fantastic when olives are hatching. To support the channel and be eligible for giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron or support through paypal.me/flickingfeathers Materials list Hook: All purpose medium weight 14-16  Thread: Yellow silk heavily waxed till it takes an olive hue Wing: Starling primary feather bunched and split Hackle: Furnace hen (light) Rib: Fine gold wire

Partridge and Orange

Step by step instructions for a deadly classic wet fly. The partridge and orange should be in every trout angler's box.  To support the channel and be eligible for giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron or support through paypal.me/flickingfeathers Materials list Hook: Fulling Mill all purpose medium 12-18 Thread: Orange silk (waxed) Hackle: Brown speckled partridge

Waterhen bloa

Step by step instructions for a true classic, the waterhen bloa is a simple but incredibly effective North country spider that will work for most of the season. To support the channel and be eligible for giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron or support through paypal.me/flickingfeathers Materials list Hook: Fulling Mill all purpose medium 14-18 Thread: Yellow silk, waxed Body: Dubbed mole fur Hackle: Waterhen under covert

Yellow Hopper

Step by step instructions for Vic Louiselle's yellow hopper, an excellent addition to your terrestrials box for trout, bass, panfish and more. To support the channel and be eligible for giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron or support through paypal.me/flickingfeathers Materials list Hook:TMC 5263 size 8-4 Thread: yellow Body: yellow and grey 2mm foam Wing: bleached deer Legs: medium round rubber, yellow Sighter: yellow 2mm foam

Coch y Bonddu

Step by step instructions for a Coch y Bonddu spider, this classic wet fly is absolutely killer in summer when beetles are available. To support the channel and be eligible for giveaways head to https://www.patreon.com/flickingfeathers and become a patron or support through paypal.me/flickingfeathers Materials list Hook:Fulling mill all purpose medium 12-16 Thread: Black 8/0 Tag: Flat gold tinsel Body: Peacock herl Hackle: furnace hen (Coch y Bonddu if you can find one) Wax