About the Hassam's Pet Trout Fly

A good dry pattern for both chalk streams and limestone rivers. The fly was named 'Hassam's Pet' by G E M Skues, a fitting tribute for both an excellent fly and its gifted creator.

Expert Tip:

C A Hassam was an exceptionally talented amateur fly tyer in the early 1900s'

Creator of this trout fly: C A Hassam

Tier of this trout fly: Mandy Shelvey

Country of origin for this trout fly: England

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

Dressings

• HooK : 14 - 16
• Thread : Primrose
• Tail : Pale ginger cock
• Body : Pale yellow floss
• Hackle : Pale ginger Cock

The hackle is tied in at the shoulder, leaving enough room to form a good size head in the primrose tying silk