About the Stewart's Nymph Trout Fly

One memorable day in 1981 at Guba, I landed six fish on this fly - fishing with a floating line and drifting the fly. I started fishing at 09h15 and by 11h45 I had my limit - they weighed between 5 1/2lbs and, the smallest 2 1/2lbs. Also good as a dropper!

Expert Tip:

My most successful nymph! Harry

Creator of this trout fly: Harry Stewart

Tier of this trout fly: Harry Stewart

Country of origin for this trout fly: South Africa

This trout fly is designed to be fished on Dams & Reservoirs, Still Water fish

Dressings

• Hook : Size 8.
• Silk : Black.
• Tail : Cock pheasent centre tail, tied short.
• Body : Yellow seals fur mixed with back brown fur of wild rabbit.
• Rib : Fine gold wire.
• Thorax : Peacock herl.
• Hackle : Short brown hen hackle, one turn.

Longshank.