About the Neversink Skater Trout Fly
Although it looks nothing like a "butterfly" - its originator, Edward Hewitt, said it represented.
Who could argue with his documented success!
Expert Tip:
Creator of this trout fly: Edward Hewitt
Tier of this trout fly: Allan Podell
Country of origin for this trout fly: America - Catskills
This trout fly is designed to be fished on Rivers & Streams
Dressings
- Hook : 16
- Thread : unwaxed
- Hackle : 3 ginger or any comination of colour hackles. Barbs should be stiff and as large (2 and more inches diameter when wound) as you can get
The key to tying this pattern is in the technique.
The rear hackle is tied with the bright side to the rear.
The front hackle is bright side forward and the middle can face either way.
The hackles are then pressed together so that the tips come to a point above and below the shank.
Information by Allan Podell
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