About the Oakden's Claret Trout Fly

Roger Woolly, the author of 'Modern Trout Flies' (1932), honed his skills on the streams of Derbyshire He tied flies for over 60 years for pleasure and professionally, and never used a vice.

Expert Tip:

There is 'luck' in fishing, but the less we rely on it the better; for both catches and for satisfaction. Regard it as a bonus. Walton did !

Creator of this trout fly: Roger Woolly

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 : Claret tying silk
• Tail : Blue Dun cock hackle fibres
• Body : Claret tying silk
• Wing : Single Starling

The wing is sloping forward Partridge L3B Captain Hamilton Dry Fly Up Eye