About the Flexi-Floss Footballer Nymph Trout Fly

This modern version of Geoffrey Bucknall's'Footballer' uses rubber strands for the body instead of the usual more delicate stripped cock hackle stalks or horsehair. Not as bright as the original but definitely stronger. Cast to rising or bulging fish on the end of a long greased leader, except for the last 6 inches of the tippet. If not taken on the drop then give a single long steady pull.

Expert Tip:

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 : 12 - 16
• Thread : White
• Body : Two strands of span flex, one - white, one - black
• Thorax : Natural mole's hair
• Head : Bronze peacock herl

When tying the body wrap both B & W together over a base of white tying silk giving a stripped body as in the original version. Other contrasting colours can be used for the body ; red & black, Chartreuse & olive