RIVFLY
Classic Peacock & Partridge Wet Fly - Timeless Soft Hackle for Trout & Panfish
Classic Peacock & Partridge Wet Fly - Timeless Soft Hackle for Trout & Panfish
A must-have classic pattern. Its pulsating soft hackle and buggy peacock body bring it to life in the current, triggering instinctive bites.
SKU:STR-CL-604-NA-2-6P
Key Features
- PULSATING SOFT HACKLE: Natural partridge feathers create irresistible life-like movement, mimicking emerging insects.
- IRIDESCENT PEACOCK BODY: The buggy, shimmering peacock herl is a proven fish attractor that imitates a huge variety of aquatic life.
- SUBTLE SILVER RIBBING: A touch of fine silver wire adds durability and a subtle flash, grabbing attention without spooking fish.
- CLASSIC 3X LONG SHANK HOOK: Provides a traditional, elongated profile and ensures solid hooksets, even on a gentle take.
- EXPERTLY HAND-TIED: Each fly is meticulously crafted for consistent quality and durability, ensuring it will last you through many fish.
Trout, Bass, Pike, Perch, and Walleye
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- Description
Connect with a Classic That Simply Catches Fish
Some flies are classics for a reason: they just work. The Rivfly Peacock & Partridge is one of those timeless patterns that has earned its place in fly boxes for generations. It's not a complicated imitation of one specific thing, and that's its superpower.
The Magic is in the Movement
When this wet fly enters the water, the magic begins. The soft partridge hackle fibers come alive, pulsating and breathing with the slightest current. This subtle, natural movement is something trout and panfish find utterly irresistible. The body, made from iridescent peacock herl, has a "buggy" texture and a natural shimmer that suggests everything from a drowned terrestrial insect to an emerging caddis.
How to Fish It:
This fly is incredibly versatile. One of the most effective (and enjoyable) ways to fish it is the classic "down-and-across" swing. Cast across the current, let the fly sink, and then let the water pressure swing it across the stream. The bites are often not aggressive slams, but a gentle tightening of the line. It's a beautiful and effective way to fish. You can also dead-drift it under an indicator like a nymph.
Whether you're new to the sport or a seasoned angler looking to reconnect with the roots of fly fishing, the Classic Peacock & Partridge is a must-own.