About the Green Peter Trout Fly

A very successful export from Ireland. Originally created as a top dropper imitating it's name sake - Phryganea varia , known locally as 'Green Peter'. Stillwater flyfishermen in the UK have been enthusiastic supports of this fly for the last 40 plus years.

Expert Tip:

When fishing on the drift, on the wind ruffled of a lake or loch raise your rod steadly so that your team of flies rise in unison , and repeat.

Creator of this trout fly: Anon

Tier of this trout fly: Paul Strasman

Country of origin for this trout fly: Ireland

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

Dressings

• Hook : 8 - 12
• Thread : Black or Dark brown
• Body : Olive green seal's fur
• Rib : Fine gold wire or oval (according to hook size)
• Palmered Hackle : Red game cock and clipped on top or ginger hackle
• Wing : Olive-brown pheasant hackle fibres
• Hackle : Red cock or size larger hen gives more movement

The ribbing can be Black tying thread