A traditional stillwater pattern given a modern and controversial twist
Would you like to appear on our site? We offer sponsored articles and advertising to put you in front of our readers. Find out more.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.
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
A traditional stillwater pattern given a modern and controversial twist
A traditional stillwater pattern given a modern and controversial twist
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