About the Hairy Soldier Palmer Trout Fly

"The Hairys". The basic secret of the Hairy Soldier Palmer, 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 : Red
• Tail : Red wool
• Rib : Oval gold tinsel
• Body : Red fur dubbing
• Palmered Body Hackle : Red hair
• Head : Red hair

Hook : TMC3706B, Partridge L2A