About the Dark Hendrikson Trout Fly

Roy Steenrod devised the Dark Hendrikson to represent an upwinged dun that were found on his home waters. Over the years this fly has proved successful, on both sides of the Atlantic, as a general dry pattern.

Expert Tip:

Fishing seemed to be the one sport which best gratified that innate craving for an intimacy with forces of which I knew so little. Is it any wonder that I made the study of fishing my life's work? Ray Bergman

Creator of this trout fly: Roy Steenrod

Tier of this trout fly: Mandy Shelvey

Country of origin for this trout fly: America

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

Dressings

• Hook : 12 - 16
• Thread : Grey
• Tail : Dark blue dun
• Body : Muskrat or similar
• Wing : Barred wood duck or mallard, brownish olive
• Hackle : Dark blue dun cock