About the Golden Butcher Trout Fly

Moon & Jewhurst of Tunbrigde Wells, devised this fly that was originally named 'Moon's fly'. However in 1838 it was renamed 'Butcher' after the their trade-- buchers and the colours of their trade white and blue apron splattered with blood. It has continued to be a killer for almost 170 years on stillwaters and rivers.

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Creator of this trout fly: Moon & Jewhurst

Tier of this trout fly: 0116

Country of origin for this trout fly: England

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

Dressings

• Hook : 8 - 14
• Thread : Black
• Tail : Red ibis or swan dyed red (duck)
• Body : Flat gold tinsel
• Rib : Oval silver tinsel
• Wing : Blue mallard, crow wing or magiepie tail feather
• Hackle : Black cock