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Doctor Fly

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About the Doctor Trout Fly

The Doctor is a very important fly as it represents various beetles that are found throughout the season on both rivers and still waters.

Creator of this trout fly: Rev. E Powell

Tier of this trout fly: Mandy Shelvey

Country of origin for this trout fly: England

This trout fly is designed to be fished on Rivers & Streams, Still Water

Pattern Dressings

  • Hook : 12-14.
  • Thread : Black.
  • Tail : Cock-y-bondhu cock.
  • Body, Thorax : Black rabbit flax.
  • Body, Rear : Yellow dubbing, seal.
  • Hackle : Cock-y-bondhu cock, large and ten turns.

The body is to be representative of a beetle, so keep it bulky. The original body rear was of white rabbit dyed in picric acid, creating the yellow colour.

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