Copper John

Designed by the John Barr from America and like many other flies through time, it was named in the head of the author.

A best selling general purpose slim bodied nymph suitable for imitating a whole range of natural food items that Trout feed on, with the addition of a brass bead to help get down to feeding fish.

A very effective fy in Iceland and highly recommended.

Author: John Barr
Hook: Ahrex FW561 or eq #12-16
Bead: Gold 3.0mm
Weight: Led, 6-8 rounds
Thread: Brown 8/0 ~ 12/0
Tail: Goose biots brown
Body: Copper soft wire frá UNI or eq.
Wing case: Mylar tinsel and black latex scud back. Drop of UV resin on top.
Thorax: 2 Peacock hearls
Lappir: Partdridge