Fish Food

• Hook: Hanak 230BL, size 16 
• Thread: Brown nano silk 
• Tail: Coq de leon 
• Body: Stripped peacock herl
• Thorax: Squirrel fur
• Bead: 2.5mm gold tungsten

It’s no wonder this stunning little fly is a river angler’s favourite when it comes to nymph choice. Nordic champion Tor Grøthe is very particular about which flies he fishes with – usually dries – and this nymph is his favourite. It looks like food and that’s why it’s so successful.