Guide
IllustrationKate McLaren
Wet fly#10–14black / goldBest: May–Sep
When to use
Traditional Kate McLaren — top dropper in a wave.
Imitates
Nothing exact — a buggy, leggy mouthful in the wave
Team position
Top dropper (bob), dibbled on the lift.
Best methods
Loch styleDibbling
Dressing
- Hook
- wet fly, #8-12
- Thread
- black
- Tail
- golden pheasant crest
- Body
- black seal's fur
- Rib
- oval silver
- Hackle
- black cock palmered over the body; natural red / ginger cock at the front
A superb bob fly for a big wave on wild loughs.
Pairs with
Retrieve & line
- Wants a wave — fish it on the bob and dibble it
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