About the Amber Nymph Small Trout Fly

Dr Howard Alexander Bell created the Amber Nymph for fishing on his favourite water, Blagdon & Chew reserviors. As a successful still water and reservoir fly, it is one of the earliest 'bugs' created. It seems to represent a sedge pupa, trout will take it at various depths throughout the season. The Doctor favoured this smaller and more colourful pattern for the latter end of the season.

Expert Tip:

Dr H A Bell, as a Doctor, witnessed the appalling horrors of the 1st World War frontline dressing stations. On his return he began fly fishing as a restorative and pleasurable pastime. He prefered to fish alone.

Creator of this trout fly: Dr Howard Alexander Bell

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 - 14
• Thread : Yellow
• Wing Case : Pheasant tail fibres or any similar brown fibres
• Body : Amber yellow seal's fur
• Thorax : Hot orange
• Legs : Honey hen hackle fibres

The legs are tied to slope back under the thorax