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History

This fly was one of the first flies I learned to tie in the Tuesday after school Fly-Tying Class held by Dave Roberts at Porth County Comprehensive School, Rhondda Valley, South Wales. It soon became a favourite of mine after my first trip Fly-Fishing to Llanllawddog Lake, Carmarthenshire.

The Pattern

Hook: Size 10 or 8 short shank

Thread: Black

Underbody: Fine lead wire or gold wire

Tail: Peacock herls to form tail and overbody

Body: bright Gold lurex

Rib: Gold Wire

Hackle: Soft Honey Hen

 

Fishing the Fly

I usually fish this fly on a long leader, say about 10 - 12'. Afetr casting out the reteive is started almost immediately since the fly when dressed has a weighted underbody. The retreive that I find works well is the figure of eight and so is a very constant, slow retrieve. Keep watchin just behind the fly as the Trout will follow quite close before snatching the fly. Takes are usually slow and quite often fishing just over a weedbed is a good tactic since the peacock herls on the fly is similar to the shells of snails which are found within the beds.

Conclusion

The Jersey Herd was one of the very first flies that I tied and fished at Llanllawddog Lake, Carmarthenshire along with the Baby Doll. It is quite often a fly which is neglected these days but can stand up for itself with all the modern creations available today. If you ever go to Garnffrwyd Trout fishery then this would be on my list to take. Fish in the margins and also from the Jetty's on the island should provide very good sport!.

 

This page was last updated on Tuesday, April 3, 2001

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