About the Quill Gordon Trout Fly
The Quill Gordon is a very successful dry fly that is considered, by the Catskill Fly Tyers' Guild, to be Theodore Gordon's signature fly.
Expert Tip:
Gary LaFontaine called the classic Catskills patterns the tiptoe flies, because when they are properly tied, only the hackles and the tail touch the water.
Creator of this trout fly: Theodore Gordon
Tier of this trout fly: Larry Duckwall
Country of origin for this trout fly: Catskill, America
This trout fly is designed to be fished on Rivers & Streams
Pattern Dressings
- Hook : 10-14.
- Thread : Yellow.
- Tail : Dun hackle.
- Wing : Lemon flank from wood duck.
- Body : Peacock herl, from eye, stripped, wound and lacquered.
- Hackle : Dun hackle.
Ribbing is optional, fine wire to strengthen quill.
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