All the F Fly patterns below have been tied and photographed by Alun Rees.
There are plenty of them for you to play with.
The F Fly is one of the simplist patterns to tie and is very succesfull for both grayling and trout.
Thanks to Alun for his continued support and hard work for the Society.
Grey F Fly |  | | Hooks: | Lightweight down eye dryfly, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18
| | Body: | Grey tying silk or polypropelene dubbing
| | Rib: | None
| | Hackle: | None | | Under Wing: | None | | Over Wing: | A couple of CDC feathers. | | Cheeks: | | | Head: | Tying silk the same colour as the body and clear varnish | | Notes | When tying this fly, aim to keep the body slim. You could also try adding a couple of tail whisks to imitate the various upwing flies that hatch. Match the body colour to the type of fly that's hatching.
When it comes to the wing, consider keeping this as light as possible. Of course, for heavier or rougher water, use a few more CDC feathers.
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Beige F Fly |  | | Hooks: | Lightweight down eye dryfly, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18
| | Body: | Beige tying silk or polypropelene dubbing
| | Rib: | None
| | Hackle: | None | | Under Wing: | None | | Over Wing: | A couple of CDC feathers. | | Cheeks: | | | Head: | Tying silk the same colour as the body and clear varnish | | Notes | When tying this fly, aim to keep the body slim. You could also try adding a couple of tail whisks to imitate the various upwing flies that hatch. Match the body colour to the type of fly that's hatching.
When it comes to the wing, consider keeping this as light as possible. Of course, for heavier or rougher water, use a few more CDC feathers.
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Black F Fly |  | | Hooks: | Lightweight down eye dryfly, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18
| | Body: | Black tying silk or polypropelene dubbing
| | Rib: | None
| | Hackle: | None | | Under Wing: | None | | Over Wing: | A couple of CDC feathers. | | Cheeks: | | | Head: | Tying silk the same colour as the body and clear varnish | | Notes | When tying this fly, aim to keep the body slim. You could also try adding a couple of tail whisks to imitate the various upwing flies that hatch. Match the body colour to the type of fly that's hatching.
When it comes to the wing, consider keeping this as light as possible. Of course, for heavier or rougher water, use a few more CDC feathers.
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Cream F Fly |  | | Hooks: | Lightweight down eye dryfly, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18
| | Body: | Cream tying silk or polypropelene dubbing
| | Rib: | None
| | Hackle: | None | | Under Wing: | None | | Over Wing: | A couple of CDC feathers. | | Cheeks: | | | Head: | Tying silk the same colour as the body and clear varnish | | Notes | When tying this fly, aim to keep the body slim. You could also try adding a couple of tail whisks to imitate the various upwing flies that hatch. Match the body colour to the type of fly that's hatching.
When it comes to the wing, consider keeping this as light as possible. Of course, for heavier or rougher water, use a few more CDC feathers.
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Dark Olive F Fly |  | | Hooks: | Lightweight down eye dryfly, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18
| | Body: | Olive tying silk or polypropelene dubbing
| | Rib: | None
| | Hackle: | None | | Under Wing: | None | | Over Wing: | A couple of CDC feathers. | | Cheeks: | | | Head: | Tying silk the same colour as the body and clear varnish | | Notes | When tying this fly, aim to keep the body slim. You could also try adding a couple of tail whisks to imitate the various upwing flies that hatch. Match the body colour to the type of fly that's hatching.
When it comes to the wing, consider keeping this as light as possible. Of course, for heavier or rougher water, use a few more CDC feathers.
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Medium Olive F Fly |  | | Hooks: | Lightweight down eye dryfly, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18
| | Body: | Olive tying silk or polypropelene dubbing
| | Rib: | None
| | Hackle: | None | | Under Wing: | None | | Over Wing: | A couple of CDC feathers. | | Cheeks: | | | Head: | Tying silk the same colour as the body and clear varnish | | Notes | When tying this fly, aim to keep the body slim. You could also try adding a couple of tail whisks to imitate the various upwing flies that hatch. Match the body colour to the type of fly that's hatching.
When it comes to the wing, consider keeping this as light as possible. Of course, for heavier or rougher water, use a few more CDC feathers.
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Tan F Fly |  | | Hooks: | Lightweight down eye dryfly, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18
| | Body: | Tan tying silk or polypropelene dubbing
| | Rib: | None
| | Hackle: | None | | Under Wing: | None | | Over Wing: | A couple of CDC feathers. | | Cheeks: | | | Head: | Tying silk the same colour as the body and clear varnish | | Notes | When tying this fly, aim to keep the body slim. You could also try adding a couple of tail whisks to imitate the various upwing flies that hatch. Match the body colour to the type of fly that's hatching.
When it comes to the wing, consider keeping this as light as possible. Of course, for heavier or rougher water, use a few more CDC feathers.
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Yellow F Fly |  | | Hooks: | Lightweight down eye dryfly, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18
| | Body: | Yellow tying silk or polypropelene dubbing
| | Rib: | None
| | Hackle: | None | | Under Wing: | None | | Over Wing: | A couple of CDC feathers. | | Cheeks: | | | Head: | Tying silk the same colour as the body and clear varnish | | Notes | When tying this fly, aim to keep the body slim. You could also try adding a couple of tail whisks to imitate the various upwing flies that hatch. Match the body colour to the type of fly that's hatching.
When it comes to the wing, consider keeping this as light as possible. Of course, for heavier or rougher water, use a few more CDC feathers.
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