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Grey Gosling Fly

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About the Grey Gosling Trout Fly

The Grey Gosling is a type of wet fly pattern that is typically used in fly-fishing for trout and other freshwater fish species in Ireland's loughs (lakes). It's a classic Irish fly pattern that has been used for many years by anglers in Ireland's loughs.

Fishing Tips:

The Grey Gosling is usually fished on a floating line, using a variety of retrieve methods, such as a slow figure-eight or a traditional wet fly swing. It's an effective pattern for catching both rainbow and brown trout, and other fish species that feed on aquatic insects.

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

Pattern Dressings

  • Hook : 10 longshank.
  • Silk : Brown.
  • Rib : Oval gold.
  • Tail : Bunch of cock pheasant centre tail.
  • Body : Golden olive seal fur or sub.
  • Hackles : Hot orange cock with grey mallard.
  • Flank : Swept back as it is being wound on.

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