Detailed tying instructions of the popular still water fly for rainbow trout fishing. Photographs by the well-known English fly fisherman and author of books and articles on fly fishing Peter Gatherco ... Continue

Detailed tying instructions of the popular still water fly for rainbow trout fishing. Photographs by the well-known English fly fisherman and author of books and articles on fly fishing Peter Gathercole.

The still water booby pattern with large foam eyes can be tied in a variety of color combinations. The black-green combination is based on the basic Viva/Montana still water lure.

Fly tying materials:

Hook: Wet 8-10
Thread: Black
Eyes: Black polycellon rollers
Body: Black fritz chenille
Wing: Black marabou feather
Tip: Fluo green thread

Advice on tying the eyes: use a thicker thread when tying the polycelon roller, as too thin a tying thread could cut the rollers. Apply a drop of Superglue on the thread between the eyes, the eyes will then sit better on the fly.

Pictures: Peter Gathercole
Text: Pavel Adamovský