About the Blue Dun Winged (variant) Trout Fly

The origins of this Blue Dun variant is reputed to be one of Charles Cotton's ( 1630-1687), or at the very least had an important place in his flybox. Important early season pattern and in various size will work as an imitation for all of these mayflies on all but the most wary trout

Expert Tip:

"In the field of fly fishing for trout, the only expert is the trout" Charles E Brooks

Creator of this trout fly: 16th.Century

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 : 12 - 14
• Thread : Grey
• Tail : Medium blue dun cock hackle fibres
• Body : Dark peacock quill, stripped, from eye of tail
• Wings : Dark starling or snipe wing quill
• Hackle : Medium blue dun cock hackle