About the Alder Trout Fly

The Alder this an old pattern dating back over 300 years,. Charles Kingsley wrote of his ' beloved alder fly' in his Chalk Stream Studies and it is still a favourite in flybox today. The Adler, tie as shown, floats high on the water and is good interpretation of the real insect. To be fished near overhanging trees, bushes and reeds, where alder flies often fall in the water. Can act as a caddis substitute as well.

Expert Tip:

"This fly comes from a water nympha. It is earlier on some waters than on others. It lays its eggs upon the leaves of trees which over hang the water, and delights to skim the brook, but it may also be found at some distance from it. It is in season from about the last week in May until the end of June". Alfred Ronald The Fly Fisher's Entomology 1836. This quotation and fly are just as fresh and apt today !

Creator of this trout fly: Alfred Ronald

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 : 10 - 14
• Thread : Black or crimson
• Body : Peacock herl dyed magenta or Dark mulberry floss silk
• Wing : Brown speckled hen
• Hackle : Dark umber stained hackle or Black cock

Partridge L3B Captain Hamilton Dry Fly Up Eye