Rogan’s Gadget
This is a fly that was originally designed for Sewin (Sea trout) but has proved more than its worth for bass and other saltwater species.
- Hook: Any long shank from 14 through to 4. The one shown is a size 10 Kamasan B800. Remember if fishing this pattern in saltwater you will need to rinse the flies after use in warm soapy water to ensure they do not corrode.
- Silk: Black 8/0
- Under Thorax: Lead wire
- Tail: Pheasant Tail Fibres. (The original called for Bronze Mallard Fibres)
- Rib: Fine silver wire
- Body: Blue Krystal Mirror flash wound on.
- Shellback: Pheasant Tail fibres ( Bronze Mallard in the original).
- Thorax: Peacock herl fibres wound on