CDC Loop-Wing (Claret) Hopper
Hook: Size 12 or 10 B400 Silk: Claret or Red 8/0 Rib: Fine red holographic tinsel. Body: Claret seal’s fur. Wing Buds: Natural CDC feathers (at least 5) Legs: Knotted pheasant tail fibres Hackle: Red game cock hackle. Head: As silk. …
Eyes Wide Open – Trout Fishing Techniques
In May this year, a friend Gwilym Hughes from North Wales came to visit and, as an avid game fly fisher, I asked him if he would like to enjoy a day on the River Usk. Gwilym accepted the offer immediately. I …
Gold-Ribbed Hare’s Ear Dry Fly
This is a great all-round dry fly pattern and can be fished from size 20’s up to 10’s. I know a number of anglers who fish with nothing else but this fly just a change of size to match the hatch. You do …
