About the Carey Special Trout Fly

It is reputed that Dr L A Day & Col Carey created the Carey Special in the 1920s' to imitated hatching caddis. Weither the trout see it as that who knows, however it certainly does attract them.

Expert Tip:

Creator of this trout fly: Dr L A Day & Col Carey

Tier of this trout fly: Mandy Shelvey

Country of origin for this trout fly: USA

This trout fly is designed to be fished on Rivers & Streams

Dressings

• Hook : 8 - 12
• Thread : Black or dark brown
• Body : Peacock herl
• Rib : Black tying silk
• Hackle : Three natural brown or reddish brown pheasant 'rump' feathers

Tail is optional, same as the wing hackle