About the Orange Missionary Trout Fly
Captain J J Dunn created the Orange Missionary partricularly for stillwater's large trout, including his favourite much loved Blagdon reservoir; however this pattern has travelled around the world with great success for nearly eighty years.
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Creator of this trout fly: J J Dunn
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 : Hot orange cock Hackle Fibres
- Body : White chenille
- Rib : Silver tinsel
- Wing : Grey mallard breast feather
- Beard Hackle : Hot orange cock Hackle Fibres
The single grey mallard breast feather must be tied 'flat' and reaches a little out past the hook bend
Comments from other fly fishermen
Why can't I buy any missionary flies? - Posted by James Leith on 24/03/2009
We'll look at getting some in stock for you. We do seem to be very light in this section! - Posted by David Radley - Fish4Flies Team on 23/06/2009
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