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.
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.
Guthrie.
| Grey Heron |
| Orange Heron |
| The Carron Fly |
| The Balmoral |
Leaderfoot viaduct and old road bridge on the
river tweed, from Leon Guthrie.
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