Grey Gosling Fly

About the Grey Gosling Trout Fly

The Grey Gosling is a type of wet fly pattern that is typically used in fly-fishing for trout and other freshwater fish species in Ireland's loughs (lakes). It's a classic Irish fly pattern that has been used for many years by anglers in Ireland's loughs.

Expert Tip:

The Grey Gosling is usually fished on a floating line, using a variety of retrieve methods, such as a slow figure-eight or a traditional wet fly swing. It's an effective pattern for catching both rainbow and brown trout, and other fish species that feed on aquatic insects.

Tier of this trout fly: Paul Strasman

Country of origin for this trout fly: Ireland

This trout fly is designed to be fished on Still Water

Pattern Dressings

• Hook : 10 longshank.
• Silk : Brown.
• Rib : Oval gold.
• Tail : Bunch of cock pheasant centre tail.
• Body : Golden olive seal fur or sub.
• Hackles : Hot orange cock with grey mallard.
• Flank : Swept back as it is being wound on.