Here's another pattern to tie up in preparation for the 2012 sea trout season. Surface lures account for a large number of Westcountry sea trout, and some of the largest too. Don't go through the hassle and mess of spinning deer hair... just try this instead.
By the way, the dates for the 2012 Sea Trout Festival are now listed on the hotel website, with some great workshops set to inspire newcomers to the dark art of night fishing...
WMD Gurgler.
Stealing Welshman Darren Jackson's inspired idea of using the Gurgler style of fly for sea trout, it's easy to tie, casts like a dream and.. well... just plain works. We doubt that the dressing matters, but the oversize treble at the back seems to help.
By the way, the dates for the 2012 Sea Trout Festival are now listed on the hotel website, with some great workshops set to inspire newcomers to the dark art of night fishing...
WMD Gurgler.
Stealing Welshman Darren Jackson's inspired idea of using the Gurgler style of fly for sea trout, it's easy to tie, casts like a dream and.. well... just plain works. We doubt that the dressing matters, but the oversize treble at the back seems to help.
Hook: Kamasan B170, size 4
Flying treble: Owner ST-36BC, size 14 or size 12 treble of choice.
Nylon lonk: 30lb black Amnesia mono
Thread: Black
Back: Flat black ethafoam (a strip of 1/3 to 1/2in wide)
Tail: Black arctic fox or squirrel tail with two strands of flash
Body: Black seal's fur
Rib: Flat or oval silver tinsel
Hackle: Teal
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5lb 6oz on a WMD Gurgler |
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