Tying the Fiery Brown Dabbler, a variation by Davie McPhail

Originating in Ireland, the Dabbler is a classic lough pattern created for fishing high in the water and excels in catching rainbow trout and when tied in more enticing colours can also perform great for catching browns.
Similar patterns to the Fiery Brown Dabbler include the brighter and more colourful Clan Chief Bumble or more similarly the Straggler in Orange UV
All of the materials needed to tie this fly are available from Glasgow Angling Centre as listed below, but as always if you need any help finding materials or substitutes then we'll be happy to help. Now without further adieu, here's Davie McPhail with the Fiery Brown Dabbler.



Materials Used:
Hook: Kamasan B175 Trout Heavy Traditional Sz10
Thread: Uni 8/0 - Black
Tail: Bronze Mallard and Hackled Fibres dyed Fiery Brown
Ribs: Flat Gold Tinsel and Gold Wire
Body: Fiery Brown Seals Fur or a Fiery Brown Substitute
Body Hackle: Fiery Brown Chinese Cock dyed Fiery Brown
Front Hackle: Guinea Fowl Dyed Orange
Throat: Bronze Mallard Fibres
Wing: Bronze Mallard

Additional materials: Additionally, Davie made use of some Super Glue and Varnish on the head of the fly
Davie's preferred type of whip finish tool can be found HERE!

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