About the Mosquito Trout Fly

This was originally an Americian pattern but has proved it self to be such an enticing fly. Today Trout on rivers and stillwaters on both sides of the Atlantic are attracted to this proven pattern.

Expert Tip:

Theodore Gordon (1854-1915) tied the first American dry flies around 1890. His first ones were tied from instuctions and materials sent by F M Halford, he soon began to imitate insects on his home waters.

Creator of this trout fly: Anon

Tier of this trout fly: Mandy Shelvey

Country of origin for this trout fly: America

This trout fly is designed to be fished on Rivers & Streams

Dressings

• Hook : 12 - 18
• Thread : Black
• Tail : Dark grizzle
• Body : Dark peackcock quill stripped
• Wing :Tips of two dark grizzle cock hackles
• Hackle : Dark grizzle cock

Partridge L3B Captain Hamilton Dry Fly Up Eye