About the Coch-y-bondhu Trout Fly
As a beetle imitation the Cock-y-bondhu, is certainly one of the most successful.
It is one of the earlist fly's created, it is a simple working pattern and has been a fixture in flyboxes for centuries.
It is a summer fly, but can be successful all season and is a must for the wild trout.
Expert Tip:
Cock-y-bondhu means 'red with black trunk' in Welsh and dates back to 1700's
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, Still Water fish
Dressings
- Hook : 12 - 14
- Thread : Black
- Tag : Gold tinsel
- Body : Peacock heal, bronze
- Hackle : Cock-y-bondhu
Cock-y-bondhu hackle is a red-game hackle with a black centre and black tips
Partridge L3B Captain Hamilton Dry Fly Up Eye
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