In this video, Jackie Mahon and Tom Sullivan go for a deep dive into tying a traditional Claret Dabbler. This is a fly that is very effective on Irish Loughs like Lough Corrib, Mask, Melvin, Arrow and Sheelin. This one is tied in a size 10, but you can tie them in a range of sizes to suit wherever you’re fishing. Throughout the video, they discuss all the key features to a Dabbler, and why they choose the materials they do. Mallard or Pheasant for the tail? How many wraps of hackle at the head? These are important questions to address if you want to tie a perfect Dabbler.
For more details about the materials and hooks used see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kzziq0Rq-Bk
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Jackie Mahon
Tom Doc Sullivan
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Jackie Mahon is a full time fly fishing guide on the West Coast of Ireland, with a specific focus on Lough Arrow and Lough Melvin. He is also an exceptional fly tyer, and came on as a Signature Tyer for Fulling Mill last year. You can see all of his patterns here: https://www.fullingmill.co.uk/Product…
Tom ‘Doc’ Sullivan is a fly fishing guide, and the Fulling Mill Sales Agent in Ireland. He primarily guides and fishes on the Lough Corrib system. Tom is an excellent fly tyer, and has been a Signature Tyer with Fulling Mill for many years. You can find his patterns here on our website: https://www.fullingmill.co.uk/Product..
