The green Beast is an old pattern devised by a gentleman called Alan Pearson. He enjoyed a reputation for catching a lot of big trout in small still waters. It is a simple fly to tie and I thought you might like to give it a try. Originally it was supposed to imitate aquatic beetle larvae but I think it is more likely to be taken for a damsel nymph. With this in mind it might be worth trying a rib of blue or green lurex.
The Dressing
- Hook – Long shank 8 ( Kamasan 830).
- Lead – wire underbody optional.
- Thread -Green.
- Tail – Green Cock hackle fibres fairly short.
- Body – Green floss tapered to tail.
- Rib – Silver wire. ( blue or green lurex optional).
- Hackle – Brown partridge back 2 turns.
Regards Dave C. and the Team
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