Booby Dabbler

Many wild-lough fishers will balk at the sight of a classic Dabbler transformed by foam eyes, but it is hugely effective. Forget that this is a Booby and fish it as a top-dropper or point fly on a floating, intermediate or sink-tip line where it will pop, skate and cause a commotion in the surface when pulled, and then dive enticingly as the retrieve progresses. This change in presentation often proves irresistible to chasing trout. It’s proving as deadly for wild brown trout on Irish and Scottish lakes as it is for reservoir rainbows and brownies.

Booby Dabbler

Hook Size 10 Kamasan B170  Thread 8/0 waxed, red  
Tail Natural red game hackle fibres  Body Fiery-brown or claret seal’s fur  
Rib Medium gold wire  Body hackle Red game hackle with 6-8 dyed-red knotted cock pheasant tail fibres over  Cloak Bronze mallard flank feather tied as cloak  Eyes Orange booby foam, clipped to shape