Squirrel and Silver

This is a good lure for both rainbow and brown trout, best method is to let the lure sink well down and to make a steady retrieve, this has proven itself on rivers and reservoirs such as the vast Rutland water. It has also had some good results for sea trout.

Dressing

Hook:               Size 12, 10, 8 or 6.

Tying Silk:       Black.

Tail:                 Red wool or hackle fibres.

Body:               Silver tinsel.

Hackle:            Silver mallard fibres.

Wing:               Natural squirrel tail.

Head:               Black varnish.