Coachman

Wet Fly

Tied By Darrell Olson

Hook: Mustad #3906 or #3906B, size 6 – 16 (Size 10)

Thread: Black 8/0

Bead:

Materials-

tag: Gold tinsel

rib: Fine Gold Wire

body: Peacock Herl

hackle: Coachman brown hackle

wing: White slips of duck feather

Notes:

The Coachman wet fly pattern actually was originated by a Royal Coachman for the royal family of England back in the 1830’s. Tom Bosworth had the Royal Coachman job for George IV, William IV and Queen Victoria. He was an excellent fly dresser (fly tyer) and a superb angler.

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