Blue Elver

Probably the fastest growing arm of the sport, here is a forum dedicated to the art. Beginners like myself welcome.

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LennyH
SAI Lug Worm
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Blue Elver

#1 Post by LennyH »

Has anyone ever tried the Blue Elver fly on Irish waters for Sea Trout? Just came across it on a sit any they swear by it for sea trout. They were using it in Scotland so just wondering would it travel.
patk
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Re: Blue Elver

#2 Post by patk »

Great fly for sea trout only prob with it is the vulturine feathers which form the sides of the "elver" are vey hard to get and if you can track them down v expensive. Great night time after dark sea trout fly
LennyH
SAI Lug Worm
Posts: 47
Joined: Sun Oct 24, 2010 6:30 pm
Favourite Rod: Hardy Proaxis
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Favourite Fish: Bass
Location: Dublin

Re: Blue Elver

#3 Post by LennyH »

I saw that. Was thinking of using the feathers from the top of the jungle cock, they look a bit like them ie a dark colour with a white stripe running through them. Good to hear that they travel well. Thanks for the reply Pat.
patk
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Re: Blue Elver

#4 Post by patk »

I use those jungle cock feathers to tie them too and they work! Only thing is they are not as long as the vulturine so cant use them on bigger size hooks

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