About the Jersey Herd Trout Fly
The Jersey Herd was an excellent lure when trout where chasing the fry andgood for working the margins. It still has its place in flyboxes specially when the small stillwater trout are tired of seeing the goldheads and marabuo tail flashing by.
Expert Tip:
Originally the body was made from the tin foil milk bottle top and Tom's milk was from 'Jersey Cows'.
Creator of this trout fly: Tom Ivens (1950s)
Tier of this trout fly: Mandy Shelvey
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 - 10
- Thread : Black
- Tail : Peacock herl
- Underbody : Tying silk or floss
- Body : Copper coloured tinsel
- Rib : Copper wire, optional
- Back : Peacock herl
- Beard Hackle : Hot orange cock
- Head : Peacock herl
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