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Silver Stoat’s Tail
Fly Tying

Silver Stoat’s Tail

  • Hooks: Down eyed wet fly sizes 6,8,10.12
  • Tail: Golden Pheasant Crest
  • Body: Flat silver tinsel
  • Rib: Fine round Silver tinsel or wire
  • Hackle: Black hen hackle.
  • Wing: Stoats Tail or similar (Black Squirrel)
  • Head: Black tying silk and clear varnish
  • Notes:
    • One of the most essential patterns an angler can have in his fly box. It contains those essential colours that all seatrout anglers know are successful; Black and Silver!
    • A tremendously successful pattern from the start of the season and right through to the end. It is an excellent fly for Salmon and Seatrout in low water conditions