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A #4 Muddler Minnow, the macro shot reveals a lot: got to work on the head and wing, but it will fish!

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About the Jersey Herd Trout Fly

 

 

Originally the body was made from the tin foil milk bottle top and Tom's milk was from 'Jersey Cows'.

 

Creator of this trout fly: Tom Ivens (1950s)

 

Tier of this trout fly: Mandy Shelvey

 

Country of origin for this trout fly: England

 

This trout fly is designed to be fished on Dams & Reservoirs, Still Water fish

 

Dressings

Hook: 6 - 10
Thread : Black
Tail : Peacock herl
Under body : Tying silk or floss
Body : Copper colored tinsel
Rib : Copper wire, optional
Back : Peacock herl
Beard Hackle : Hot orange cock
Head : Peacock herl

 

Variation: I used twisted copper wire

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THE PUPIL - Black Caddis - F. Johnson/Variant - Tiemco 100BL, #16 - #20...

 

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ALL Caddis for the Wheatley...

 

 

PT/TB

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Here's one for Belgium using the colors of their flag. Last week's events were sad.
Belgium Hairwing
Hook: Partridge Salmon sz 4
Tag: Gold tinsel and black floss
Tail: GP tippet
Body: Gold and red floss
Rib: Black wire
Throat: Red schlappen
Wing: Black squirrel tail

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Watched some FlyFishFood videos yesterday, still with bass flies on my mind, and got the brilliant idea to do a Complex Twist Bluegill. Tested it in the pool, and the action is very nice!

 

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Wow, lots there and I like it! Great stuff...

 

TC

 

 

Watched some FlyFishFood videos yesterday, still with bass flies on my mind, and got the brilliant idea to do a Complex Twist Bluegill. Tested it in the pool, and the action is very nice!

 

 

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