Mallard and Silver
Hooks: Down-eyed wet fly sizes 6, 8, 10, 12 Tail: Golden pheasant tippet Body: Flat silver sinsel Rib: Fine round silver tinsel or wire Hackle: Black hen hackle Wing: Bronze mallard Head: Black tying silk and clear varnish Notes A much-underrated pattern …
Mallard and Claret
Hooks: Down-eyed wet fly sizes 6, 8, 10, 12 Tail: Golden pheasant tippet Body: Claret seal’s fur or substitute Rib: Fine round gold tinsel or wire Hackle: Black hen hackle or dark red game Wing: Bronze mallard Head: Black tying silk and …
Connemara Black
Hooks: Down-eyed wet fly sizes 6, 8, 10, 12 Tail: Golden pheasant crest Body: Black seal’s fur or substitute Rib: Fine round silver tinsel or wire Hackle: Blue jay tied as a beard Wing: Bronze mallard Head: Black tying silk and clear …
Catching Sea Trout
An article by Alun Rees. Although Seatrout are caught in daylight using a variety of methods, the most enjoyable and by far the most productive method used to catch this elusive fish is with the fly at night. To the initiated, this …
Starting Fishing for Sea Trout
An article by Alun Rees. Before I discuss tackle and tactics, I feel it’s necessary that I should first discuss the intended quarry. In military terms, it would be described as ‘Know your enemy’ or in this case, know your sea trout! …
Colours for Sea Trout Flies
An article by Alun Rees. Have you ever wondered why blue is such a successful colour when used in Sewin flies? I’m sure you haven’t thought about it that much. After all, what trout flies contain blue materials in their makeup? There’s …
