The Contented Angler
Spey Pool
Classic Spey flies and Dee Strip Wings
Spey Pool
Classic Spey flies and Dee Strip Wings
Thanks for wading into the Spey fly Pool. These rather peculiar flies were born in
Scotland. They are not what one would call pretty in the world of classic salmon flies, but
are as steeped in tradition as you can get. Their characteristics include a low-riding wing,
long flowing hackles and long-shanked Dee type hook. Some have three different ribbings
with the third rib counter wound around the hackle stem. The bodies were dressed slim to
aid the fly in sinking in the fast waters of the River Spey. Thanks for stopping at this pool.
I hope you found it enjoyable and interesting.
Scotland. They are not what one would call pretty in the world of classic salmon flies, but
are as steeped in tradition as you can get. Their characteristics include a low-riding wing,
long flowing hackles and long-shanked Dee type hook. Some have three different ribbings
with the third rib counter wound around the hackle stem. The bodies were dressed slim to
aid the fly in sinking in the fast waters of the River Spey. Thanks for stopping at this pool.
I hope you found it enjoyable and interesting.
| Lady Caroline |
| Black Heron |
The Boleside beat on the river tweed, from
Leon Guthrie.
Leon Guthrie.
| Grey Heron |
| Orange Heron |
| The Carron Fly |
| The Balmoral |
Leaderfoot viaduct and old road bridge on
the river tweed, from Leon Guthrie.
the river tweed, from Leon Guthrie.
| The White Winged Akroyd, a Dee Strip wing for the River Dee. |
| Moonlight |
One of the first Dee Strip
Wings,the Akroyd from
Charles Akroyd dates back to
1878.
Wings,the Akroyd from
Charles Akroyd dates back to
1878.
All flies on this page were dressed by Joe Gablick
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