About the Kingfisher 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-- butchers, the colours of their trade white and blue apron splattered with blood.
It has continued to be a killer for the best part of two centuries on stillwaters and rivers.
Expert Tip:
Angling's problems are never solved. They rise anew with each new pool and each new day.
Lee Wulff 'The Handbook of Freshwater Fishing' 1939
Creator of this trout fly: Moon & Jewhurst
Tier of this trout fly: Mandy Shelvey
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 : Blue cock
- Body : Flat silver tinsel
- Rib : Oval silver tinsel
- Wing : Blue mallard, crow wing or magpie tail feather
- Hackle : Blood red cock
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