About the Hardy's Favourite Trout Fly

J J Hardy the founder of Hardy's of Pall Mall, Tackle shop, devised this fancy pattern. It has been widely and variously used with success over the years for river trout and as a loch-fly - fished on the point

Expert Tip:

The 'Hardy Perfect Reel' was patented in 1891, apart from a few minor design modifications and some superfical refinements the basic design is the heart of todays models.

Creator of this trout fly: J J Hardy

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 : 10 - 14
• Thread : Black
• Tail : Fibres of brown mallard
• Body : Peacock herl
• Rib : Red silk
• Wings : Dark brown turkey
• Hackle : Dark partridge