About the March Brown Male Trout Fly
The March Brown has been a staunch pattern in fly boxes from the 1680s.
Although primarily an early season favourite, is is also successful throughout the season.
Creator of this trout fly: 16th.Century
Tier of this trout fly: Mandy Shelvey
Country of origin for this trout fly: England
This trout fly is designed to be fished on Dams & Reservoirs, Rivers & Streams, Still Water
Pattern Dressings
- Hook : 10-14. Usually 12.
- Thread : Brown or yellow.
- Tail : Two fibres of partridge tail.
- Body : Copper coloured silk, dubbed with fur from a hare's ear and mixed with yellow mohair.
- Rib : Yellow tying silk.
- Hackle, legs : Brown partridge.
- Wings : Partridge tail.
The wings can be from the inner quill feather of a hen pheasant's wing.
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