About the Goldhead Hairy Mayfly Trout Fly

My Hairy Goldhead Nymph Series, of which the Goldhead Hairy Mayfly is one, is a highly successful series of nymphs where hair has been substituted for feathers giving more action to the flies.

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Creator of this trout fly: Gordon Mackenzie

Tier of this trout fly: Gordon Mackenzie

Country of origin for this trout fly: South Africa

Dressings

• Hook : 8 - 14 wtd
• Thread : Yellow or cream 6/0 or 8/0
• Weight : Copper or lead wire
• Tail : Squirrel tail dyed brown
• Ribbing : Brown thread
• Body : Cream woodchuck underfur dubbing
• Underwing : Ginger fur
• Thorax : Cream woodchuck underfur
• Overwing : Brown fur
• Hackle : Brown squirrel tail
• Head : Gold bead