About the Sweeney Todd Trout Fly
Although Richard Walker is generally given credit for the Sweeney Todd, Peter Thomas certainly helped in its development.
Only by accident or mistake should any stillwater fly fisher leave this excitingly killing lure out of the flybox.
Expert Tip:
Creator of this trout fly: Richard Walker
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 - 14
- Thread : Black
- Body Black Floss
- Rib : Silver Tinsel
- Throat : Magenta wool, fluorescent or DF neon
- Wing : Black squirrel or black bucktail
- Beartd Hackle : Crimson hackle fibres
Weither you use squirrel or bucktail depends on the hook size.
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