This fly is a fantastic model for fishing in fast flowing torrents and rivers. It was developed after years of experience and practice by Roberto Groppetti, a famous Italian tier which is also member of Troutline Pro Team.
What I personally love is how deer hair is applied as hackle. The technique is mastered in a way that you don’t see very often!
Materials:
- curved emerger type of hook in size #10-14
- thread black 8/0- or 6/0
- body: pheasant barbs
- ribbing: gold wire tinsel
- hackle: deer hair colored and natural
- wing axe- antron fixed to stay straight
February 20, 2019
I really like the look of this fly.. It appears the deer hair is in a loop and spun on like a hackle to a post. Is there a video to show how its done?
February 21, 2019
Hi John,
Yes, it is deer hair fixed in loop and one or 2 turns are made. I will try to make a video these days 🙂
cheers
Lucian