About the March Brown Trout Fly

One of the earliest dressings for the March Brown was by Chetham, calling it the Moorish Brown, this was in 1681 and the basic pattern has remained the same for the last 350 years - The quarry are still as eager today as in Chethem and Cotton's day. The 'true' march brown is born of the rough and tumble waters, Only the very early season fishermen will witness the spectacular hatches usually around midday.

Expert Tip:

In the 1496 the 'Treatyse of Fysshynge with an Angle' was printed. One the fly patterns recorded for the use in the month of March is to close to todays dressing it is probaly the original March Brown

Creator of this trout fly: E C Coombes

Tier of this trout fly: Mandy Shelvey

Country of origin for this trout fly: England

This trout fly is designed to be fished on Lakes, Rivers & Streams, Still Water fish

Dressings

• Hook : 12 - 14
• Thread : Yellow
• Tail : Brown Partridge fibres
• Body : Hare's fur spun/dubbed on yellow silk
• Hackles : Dun cock hackle
• Brown partridge back feather

Partridge L3B Captain Hamilton Dry Fly Up Eye