About the Spent White Drake Trout Fly

Hanna created this attractive pattern to be fished dry or just in the surface film. Very visible to the trout and has proved successful for anglers since its conception I the 1930's

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Creator of this trout fly: Thomas J Hanna

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 : 8 - 12
• Thread : White
• Tail : Three strand from the centre of a cock pheasant's tail
• Body : White floss or translucent white rubber sheeting
• Hackle : White hackle
• Wings : White cock

The wings are cut to shape and tied horizontally, spent.