How to tie The Hutch's Pennel Variant with Steve Cullen

Today we are checking out a variant on Hutch's Pennel tied by Steve Cullen. The Hutch's Pennel was originally created by Orcadian Angler, Ian Hutcheon. This variant that Steve is tying uses dyed pheasant on the tail plus a splash of white deer hair on the head of the fly. These give this one an attractive boost and opening up colour variations for you to try yourselves. Ideal for use on reservoirs and Steve explains that he fishes it as a top dropper on the back end. Get a few of these tied up and ready for your next session!

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.

Materials Used:

Hook: Kamasan B130, Size 10

Thread: UNI 8/0, Black

Tail: Lureflash Dyed Pheasant Tail, Lime

Ribbing: Uni 2-Tone Mylar, Gold/Silver

Dubbing: Wapsi Natural Fur Dubbing

Hackle: Stillwater Indian Cock Capes

Top: Turrall Bucktails, White

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