About the March Brown Spinner Trout Fly
The March Brown Spinner, sometimes referred to as the Great Red Spinner. was created for rough and tumble waters.
Hatches of the 'true' March Brown usually occur in March and April, around midday andin vast numbers.
This fly is an important addition to the fly box of any early season fisherman.
Expert Tip:
The great error of fly fishing, as usually practised, is that the angler fishes downstream whereas he should fish up.
W. C. Stewart. The Practical Angler, 1857.
Creator of this trout fly: Anon
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
Pattern Dressings
- Hook : 14-18.
- Thread : Brown.
- Tail : Red cock hackle fibres.
- Body : Red seal's fur.
- Rib : Fine gold wire.
- Wing : Tips or fibres of medium blue dun cock hackles.
- Hackle : Red cock.
The body was originally of red silk covered by horse hair.
The wings are tied spent.
Partridge L3B Captain Hamilton Dry Fly Up Eye.
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