Claude in the lead. He tells me Compleat Angler has the majority of the materials in stock.

This fly originates from Ireland and was then further developed by Ballarat fly anglers, Vern Barby and, to a lesser extent, Craig Coltman. Although originally intended as a damsel fly imitation, the fly works very well when none are present. The slim profile makes it very effective when fish are being selective yet it still has “pulling power”, attracting fish from a long way off. The fly works well on a floating line when fished from the shore on its own but really comes into its own in a team of flies on sinking lines. I prefer to fish this fly slowly but it is equally effective pulled hard and ‘hung’. I have caught fish with this fly on all three spots on the leader but favour the point for the weighted version and the top dropper for the unweighted fly. Used on a DI 7 it is effective but as good as it is, I prefer it in a scenario when fishing in five feet of water or less. In Tasmania, there is not a lake it won’t work on. In bright weather or when fish are slightly spooky, one piece of flash can be cut out of either side of the tail to increase your catch rate. Christopher Bassano.

 

Hook :- Wet fly, size 8 or 10. Kamasan B175 or similar

Bead:  of your choice, usually red or gold.

Tail :- Olive marabou and two strands of flash.

Rib :- Copper wire.

Body :- Peacock herl

Body hackle :- Olive saddle feather, palmered

Front hackle :- Partridge breast feather or similar.

 

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