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Tying the Original Gorgeous George Irish Wet Fly

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Original Gorgeous George Irish Wet Fly, Great colour combination for Grasshoppers..
Materials Used; Hook, Fulling Mill Copetition Heavyweight size 10,
Tag, Glo-Brite Floss No.4 Flu Red,
Thread, Fulling Mill 70 Denier Orange,
Tail, Flu Yellow Floss or Wool,
Rib, Small Oval Gold,
Body, Golden Yellow Seals Fur,
Body Hackle, Golden Olive Cock,
Legs, Dyed Orange Pre-Knotted Pheasant Tail Fibres,
Front Hackle, Medium Olive,
Throat, Dyed Orange Guinea Fowl, Eyes,
Small Jungle Cock..

Gorgeous George – Irish Wet Fly
The Gorgeous George is a striking Irish wet fly that combines bold colour, movement, and traditional materials to create a highly effective pattern for trout. Originating from the rich Irish lough-style tradition, this fly is designed to suggest a range of aquatic life making it a versatile choice throughout the season.
The vibrant fluorescent red tag and yellow tail provide an attractive trigger point, while the golden yellow seal's fur body creates a natural translucence beneath the water. A body hackle of golden olive cock adds life and movement, enhanced further by the distinctive orange knotted pheasant tail legs that pulsate enticingly on the retrieve.
At the head of the fly, the medium olive hackle and dyed orange guinea fowl throat create a wonderful blend of colour and contrast, while the jungle cock eyes add the finishing touch to this classic dressing.
Category
Steelheads
Tags
Grasshopper Fly, Tying, Lessons

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