A versatile wet-fly that will catch fish in every month of the season. Particularly effective on the middle dropper. Tied by Peter Gathercole.
Hook: Size 10-12 Kamasan B170, B175 or Fulling Mill 31531
Thread: Black
Tail: Black cock or bronze mallard
Rib: Silver wire
Body: Black and gold micro straggle or black/gold and UV micro straggle
Body hackle: Black hen
Cloak: Bronze mallard
Cheeks (optional): Jungle cock
From an article that appeared in the March 2014 edition of Trout & Salmon
