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Rogan’s Gadget
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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