Peacock and Black Nymph

Fishing Tips

The Peacock and Black is best used on a long leader and left to hang in the wind. This technique is known as "dead drifting" which allows the fly to move naturally with the current, and can be very effective in imitating the movement of a live insect as it drifts downstream. The long leader allows the fly to move more naturally and can help to avoid spooking the fish. Using a long leader will only cause frustration and spoil your day if the leader is too long for your own personal comfort to cast. Trim it to suit, but don't trim the fine tippet end.

Creator of this trout fly: Robin Elwes

Tier of this trout fly Type: Robin Elwes

Country of origin for this trout fly: England

This trout fly is designed on and fished on Still Water, Rivers & Stream,

Pattern Dressings

When should I fish with the Peacock and Black?

This graph shows trends of when fly fisherman use the Peacock and Black to fish with and what hooks are most popular throughout the fly fishing season.