About the Snipe & Purple Trout Fly
The Snipe & Purple is a "must have" pattern that has been regularly found in North of England fly boxes for over 100 hundred years. It is a very productive pattern that imitates the iron blue and other similar naturals.
It is a favourite late in the season and is an excellent grayling pattern.
Tier of this trout fly: Mandy Shelvey
Country of origin for this trout fly: England
This trout fly is designed to be fished on Rivers & Streams, Still Water
Pattern Dressings
- Hook : 12-18.
- Thread : Purple.
- Body : Purple thread.
- Hackle : Two turns of dark snipe.
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