The original Hedgehog was invented by Sandy Nicolson and used by the Orkney anglers in an inter county match on Vaara to devastating effect. I have found an orange version to be paricularly useful. Normally I fish it with a floating line but it can make an interesting addition to a sunk line cast.
Hook: B170 or B175 when after the big boys.
Body: Fluo Orange Blaze.
Wing: Deer hair.
Orange Hedgehog
Claret Bumble
Claret Bumble
If you have not already done so, do yourself a favour and read A Man May Fish by Kingsmill Moore. In his book he describes his Bumble series designed primarily to capture sea trout. The Claret Bumble is one of my favourite flies that has served me well for brown trout. When asked by the museum to send in an exhibition to encapsulate what living here means to me I had no hesitation in choosing a Claret Bumble for their display.
Hook: B170
Body: Claret seal's fur.
Butt: Flat gold tinsel.
Tail: Golden pheasant tippets.
Rib: Gold wire.
Body Hackles: Black and Claret cock hackles wound together.
Shoulder hackle: Blue Jay.
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