Guide
Black Pennell — house-style illustrationIllustration

Black Pennell

Wet fly
#10–14blackBest: Mar–Sep

When to use

Black Pennell — traditional searching pattern, any dropper.

Imitates

Duckfly or general dark nymph

Team position

Any dropper position on a traditional team.

Best methods

Loch styleFigure-of-eight

Dressing

Hook
wet fly, #10-14
Thread
black
Tail
golden pheasant tippets
Body
black floss or seal's fur, slim
Rib
fine oval silver
Hackle
soft black cock or hen, long

An all-round dark dropper; excellent through the duckfly.

Pairs with

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