About the Red Tag Trout Fly
This fly was originally called the Worcester Gem and is thought to have been created in Worcester circa 1850.
It is a good "all rounder" being a classic pattern for trout throughout the season and grayling from November to April.
Expert Tip:
And hoary frosts do hang from every bough,
where freshest leaves of summer late did grow.
John Dennys 1613.
Creator of this trout fly: M Flynn (1850)
Tier of this trout fly: Mandy Shelvey
Country of origin for this trout fly: England
This trout fly is designed to be fished on Rivers & Streams
Pattern Dressings
- Hook : 12-16.
- Thread : Black.
- Tail : Red wool.
- Body : Peacock Herl, bronze.
- Hackle : Natural red cock.
You can best fish it dry with a longer tag.
The tag can always be trimmed to suit the style and requirements of the day.
Partridge L3B Captain Hamilton Dry Fly Up Eye.
Comments from other fly fishermen
I have have decent success with this fly for sea run trout, both as a dry drift and while doing a strip reteive. It shines under water running just under the surface during retreival. - Posted by Scott MacDonald on 10/06/2009
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