November

Point Fly Viva Variant Hook:  #10 partridge big mouth double Thread: Black  Sparton Micro Tail: glow brite floss no 12 green or glow brite no 12 yarn Body: Black micro fritz. Rib: Medium oval silver (3 turns) Wing: Black marabou plus 3 strands pearl krystal flash Cheeks: Jungle cock Throat Hackle: Black hen	Middle Dropper Two Tone Blob Hook: #10 competition heavy weight Thread: Uni neon chartreuse medium Body: In 2 parts Front pulse fluro fritz  Rear pulse sunburst yellow Tail: Coral marabou	Top Dropper Traffic Light Booby Hook: #8 Fulling mill short shank special Thread: Red sparton pro Tail: 3 parts green, yellow, red  marabou  Wing: Same as tail Eyes: White booby cord

Fish on a sinking line and figure of eight back slowly, trout at this time of year are a bit slow to react but the slow retrieve and bright colours often stimulate them into action.

All flies tied by Vic McLean
former Trout Fisherman/Partridge open class champion flytyer

Photographs by Gail Renwick