Silver Doctor

An excellent sea trout fly, this slimmed down version has scored well on the Welsh rivers and is no doubt just as effective on any river in the world. It seems to work best on a sinking line at night, and has been the downfall of known big fish resting in deep pools at times of low water.

Dressing

Hook:               Size 12, 10 or 8.

Tying Silk:       Black.

Tail:                 Golden pheasant tippet.

Body:               Silver tinsel ribbed with silver wire.

Hackle:            Kingfisher-blue cock.

Wing:               Grey feather fibre.

Head:               Black varnish.