The Bogfly
Another Fly utilising the capturing propensities of peacock hearls is the
BOGFLY.
I first came across it at a fly tying session in Frosses hall, in the mid
nineties. The Bogfly became an immediate hit with us, up in Donegal. I do not
know the origins of the fly. But the name indicates a Scottish or Irish
birthplace. Both countries have plenty of bogs.
Materials:
Hook: any strong wet fly hook size 10 to 14
Thread: black
Body: 5 or 6 peacock hearls
Ribbing: black tying thread
Hackle: dirty red hen
Wing: any two matching dark grey or black segments
Top Ten, Flies for Ireland
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