About the Leadwing Coachman Trout Fly

The 'Leadwing Coachman' is nothing more then a darker (wing) version of the 'Coachman' originated by a countryman of yours, Tom Bosworth a coachman to several British sovereigns in the 19th century. FAVORITE FLIES AND THEIR HISTORIES, by Mary M. Orvis (1896):

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Obviously this fly does not owe its birthright to American tyers, however it was and are used so successfully in Catskill waters as to be considered 'native'.

Creator of this trout fly: 19th.Century

Tier of this trout fly: Ralph Graves

Country of origin for this trout fly: America - Catskills

This trout fly is designed to be fished on Rivers & Streams

Dressings

• Hook : 6 - 16
• Thread : Black
• Tag : Flat gold tinsel
• Body : Peacock herl
• Wing : Slate duck
• hackle : Coachman brown