Peter Ross

This famous fly has never done much for me although it is a very popular fly among anglers, having said that, I have caught a few decent sea trout while using it on the river and friends of mine have had good bags using in Ireland on Lough Innagh.

Dressing

Hook:               Size 14, 12, 10 or 8.

Tying Silk:       Black.

Tail:                 Golden pheasant tippet.

Body:               Tail half, silver tinsel; front half, bright red seal's fur. Both ribbed with silver oval tinsel.

Hackle:            Black cock.

Wing:               Teal.

Head:               Black varnish.