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FISHING => FLIES: Flies - Wet Larva, Pupa, Nymph stages => Topic started by: John Pierce on March 13, 2021, 06:55:06 AM

Title: Peter Ross
Post by: John Pierce on March 13, 2021, 06:55:06 AM
PETER ROSS FLY

HISTORY
20210227 Demonstrated at GRR Weekly Fly Tying by Member Florin Sabac, recording viewable on our YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqjxJAQqRC841Pm5tnc-2Pw).

MATERIALS
Hook:      #6 to #14 Standard Wet Fly Hook
Thread:      Black 8/0
Tail:         Golden Pheasant Tippets
Rib:         Oval Sliver Tinsel
Body:      1/2 Flat Silver Tinsel, 1/2 Red Seal Fur
Hackle:      Black Saddle or Hen
Wing:      Natural Teal Wing (folded)

COMMENTS
1) Famous Scottish Wet Fly Pattern
2) Developed circa 1890s for Loch-style fishing
3) Became popular for sea run trout
4) Teal Wings can be a challenge
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