About the Claret Bumble Trout Fly

It is suggested that the Bumbles origins date back to Derbyshire in the 1500's when the fly was attached to a horsehair line. The fly when first alighting on the water was fished as a dapping fly, which slowly sank and fished as a wet hackle fly. It has survived in flyboxes for more than 500 years because it works. The palmered hackles mimic insect legs movement on the surface film.

Expert Tip:

F M Halford described the fly as " the priceless Bumble"

Creator of this trout fly: Anon

Tier of this trout fly: Paul Strasman

Country of origin for this trout fly: England

This trout fly is designed to be fished on Rivers & Streams

Dressings

• Hook : 8 - 12
• Tying Silk : Black or Claret
• Body : Claret seal fur or Claret tying silk
• Rib : Oval gold
• Palmered Hackle : Black and Claret cock, together
• Front Hackle : Tradional blue jay or Grey partridge or Guinea fowl dyed blue