About the Claret Pennell Trout Fly

The Caret Pennell is best used as a wet fly when the buzzers are fighting their way to the surface and it is a great alternative to the Black Pennell, they complement each other and have been doing so since the Victorian days.The pennell fly in your flybox is more fexible than its victorian creator had probally imagined. Tied bushy it’s a splended dapping fly. The smallest version mimics the midges. It’s an effective top dropper as one of many natural flies. The large size sunk and fished as a lure.

Expert Tip:

Creator of this trout fly: H Cholmondeley Pennell

Tier of this trout fly: Mandy Shelvey

Country of origin for this trout fly: England

This trout fly is designed to be fished on Rivers & Streams, Still Water fish

Dressings

• Hook : 8 - 14
• Tying Silk : Claret
• Tail : Golden peasant tippets
• Body : Claret tying silk
• Rib : Oval silver tinsel or wire (according to hook size)
• Hackle : Black cock or hen , long.