About the Barm Fly Trout Fly

The Barm fly was once known, in the distant past, as the "Knobbler" Francis Francis the editor of 'The Field' in the mid 1800's though very highly of this fly and wrote of its "deadliness on streams". Imitative of large sedges and small moths

Expert Tip:

Suppose the angler sees a rising fish, let him casting line and fly to dry for a minute previous to making a cast and then throw over the fish and let it float down without motion. Francis Francis editor of 'The Field' 1857

Creator of this trout fly: 1800s'

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
• Thread : Black
• Body : Cream fur
• Wings : Dark speckled cock pheasant
• Hackle : Red cock

Body to be formed - plump