Published Sep 1. 2015 - 8 years ago
Updated or edited Mar 15. 2023

Grey Fred

Articles w/pattern

Danish name: Grå Frede. A versatile fly for sea trout in salt water - very popular in Denmark.

Originator: 
Peter Loevendahl
Pattern type: 
Cold saltwater fly
Skill level/difficulty: 
Medium
Instruction: 
See images in the article
Materials: 
Hook
Saltwater streamer hook, #6-2 (originally Partridge CS54)
Thread
Dark grey or black
Weight
Lead free wire
Tail
A few fibers of crystal flash and two grizzly Chickabou feathers
Rib
Copper wire
Body
Dubbed grizzly marabou
Eyes
Bead Chain eyes
Hackle
Dry fly grade grizzly saddle hackle, palmered
Head
Dubbed grizzly marabou

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