About the Appetiser Trout Fly

Bob Church created this fly nearly 30 years ago in the early 70’s and it is still a very popular lure and general attractor it is a killing pattern. It works when fished close to the surface as fry imitator and also by adding a silver or brass head and maybe lead wire for when the fish are down deep . It has proved that any stillwater fly fishman who leaves it out of their flybox will certainly miss out.

Expert Tip:

The use of marabou was an innovation in its day.

Creator of this trout fly: Bob Church

Tier of this trout fly: 0903

Country of origin for this trout fly: England

This trout fly is designed to be fished on Dams & Reservoirs, Still Water fish

Dressings

• Hook : 6 - 12
• Thread : Black
• Tail : A well mixed bunch of silver mallard breast feathers, dark green and orange hackle fibres
• Body : White chenille
• Rib : Oval tinsel, silver
• Beard Hackle : A well mixed bunch of silver mallard breast feathers, dark green and orange hackle fibres
• Wing : White marabuo
• Overwing : Natural squirrel hair
• Head : Build up of tying thread