CFFC 4TH WINTER FLY SWAP


Hawthorn Fly

Tied by Bob Swinhoe

Materials
hawthorn fly tying pattern
Hook:
Type:  Wet, down-eye
Manufacturer:  Game Point
Size:   12
Thread
Black 8/0
Body:
 Black chenille
Thorax:
 Black seal's fur
Wings:
 White foam sheet
Legs:
 Four black or brown hopper legs

Tier's Comments:     -     Also known as St Mark's Fly because of it's early appearance in swarms at the end of April around St Mark's Day. The emergence lasts at least a couple of weeks. These are the large juicy looking black flies which seem to hang about languidly with long dangling legs, or cover bushes in strong breezes. Very easy to catch, and the trout take their fill for several days.


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