Coachman Trude
Hook: Standard Dry Fly
#8-#16
1 2
Tiemco 100BL
Dai-Riki 320
Thread: 3/0 - 8/0 Black;
Size to match size of hook
Tail: Golden Pheasant Tippets
Body: Peacock Herl
Wing: Calf-Tail White
Hackle: Brown;
1 or 2 Saddle hackles
(depending on their length) or
2 Neck Hackles
4
3
5
1" Tail length should be 1 1/2 of hook shank. Tie in at hook
point and set above barb.
2" Tie in 3 or 4 peacock herl. Wrap forward and tie off
half-way between the point and the eye of the hook. For
a more durable fly twist the peacock around tying thread
and wrap forward.
3" At the end of the peacock body install calf-tail wing. Wing should extend past bend of hook. When you
have finished installing the wing you can lift and place 1 or 2 thread wraps behind it. This will help keep the
wing elevated, improving visibility, when you fish this fly.
4" Tie in 1 saddle hackle or 2 neck hackles (if they are short). This fly should be hackled relatively heavy.
5" Wrap hackle forward and whip finish.
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