About the Fireball Trout Fly

This fly originated in 1987 preceding a trip to Grafham Water. It has proved exceptionally successful both in the large size as a single fly fished in lower and middle levels, and in size 12 as a point fly on a three-fly leader for surface work. Freddie Rice "Tying Trout Flies, Lures, Nymphs & Buzzers" 1993

Expert Tip:

Creator of this trout fly: Freddie Rice

Tier of this trout fly: Freddie Rice

Country of origin for this trout fly: England

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

Dressings

• Hook : 8 - 12
• Thread : Black
• Tail : Black dyed squirrel tail
• Body : Black floss
• Rib : Flat silver tinsel , medium
• Wing : Hot orange and six to eight strands of hot orange crystal hair
• Hackle : Dark red saddle cock hackle
• Fireball Nosecone : Fluorescent scarlet floss

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