About the Hairy Claret Squirrel Bomber Trout Fly

"The Hairys". The basic secret of the Hairy Claret Squirrel Bomber, as with all Hairy flies and bug patterns is the pulsing action of the hair hackle. Hair is substituted for feathers found in the traditional patterns. This pattern as with all my Hairys have a natural action in the water and it is imperative that fishermen remember that artificial fliesat the end of their leader act like living organisms. Normal fishing methods should be used when fishing the "Hairys" - Gordon (2002)

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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: UK

Dressings

• Hook : 8 - 14
• Thread : Black or red
• Tag : Gold tinsel
• Tail : Black tipped woodchuck guard hairs dyed orange
• Rib : Built in wire stem of preformed hackle
• Body : Claret deer body hair
• Palmered Body Hackle : Black and red squirrel tail
• Head Hackle : Speckled brown squirrel fox hair

Partridge YL2A, TMC 102 Y