About the Sooty Olive Trout Fly

The Sooty Olive is typical as a lough wet fly; whose origin have been lost in Irish folk lore. It is still much used and held in very high esteem by locals.

Expert Tip:

Creator of this trout fly:

Tier of this trout fly: Paul Strasman

Country of origin for this trout fly: Ireland

This trout fly is designed to be fished on Still Water fish

Dressings

• Hook : 10 - 14
• Silk : Black
• Rib : Oval gold
• Tail : Golden pheasant tippets
• Body : Brown and dark olive seal's fur, well mixed
• Hackle : Black hen , either as beard or full wound
• Wing : Bronze mallard