The Doctor

Published on Jul 24. 2026 - 21 hours ago
Updated or edited 1 hours ago

The Doctor is a pattern listed in Roger Woolley's "Modern Trout Fly Dressing" in the Devon Wet Flies section.

Hook: 0-1 equivalent to 14 or 15
Body: black floss ribbed with flat gold.
Hackle: red cock - here I use a neck feather from Gallo de Leon.

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