Autumn is the season of the fry. During the Autumn months, Trout become aggressive feeders in an attempt to fatten up for the coming Winter. Baitfish flies are known to be a favourite during this time of year on rivers, streams and even Stillwater reservoirs.
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. Time to tie a Baitfish fly in a Chartreuse colour, with the guidance of Davie McPhail.
Materials Used:
Hook: Mustad O-Shaughnessy Size 1
Thread: Uni 6/0 Chartreuse
Tail: Krystal Flash Chartreuse
Body: Chartreuse Lite-Brite
Throat: Flu-Yellow Hen or Cock
Wing: Dyed Chartreuse Grizzle and Chinese Cock and finish off with some Peacock Herl on top
Eyes: Silver Chain Bead
Head: Chartreuse Chenille
Additional materials: Additionally, Davie made use of Varnish, which he applied to the thread after completing the fly and Glue which he used for securing the eyes.
Davie's preferred type of whip finish tool can be found HERE!
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. Time to tie a Baitfish fly in a Chartreuse colour, with the guidance of Davie McPhail.
Materials Used:
Hook: Mustad O-Shaughnessy Size 1
Thread: Uni 6/0 Chartreuse
Tail: Krystal Flash Chartreuse
Body: Chartreuse Lite-Brite
Throat: Flu-Yellow Hen or Cock
Wing: Dyed Chartreuse Grizzle and Chinese Cock and finish off with some Peacock Herl on top
Eyes: Silver Chain Bead
Head: Chartreuse Chenille
Additional materials: Additionally, Davie made use of Varnish, which he applied to the thread after completing the fly and Glue which he used for securing the eyes.
Davie's preferred type of whip finish tool can be found HERE!
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