Royal Wulff
Fly: Doug Jeffries, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann
Hook: TMC 100, typically size 12 or 10 (standard dry fly hook)
Thread: Black, 6/0
Tail: Moose or elk
Wing: White calf tail (calf body hair works too but calf tail creates a fuller wing)
Body: Peacock herl, then red floss, then peacock herl, roughly equal lengths
Hackle: Coachman brown, wrapped very full

The Royal Wulff seems to be the most common lure used for the big browns. I think there are three reasons this particular fly has risen to such status in New Zealand. First, it floats very well in rough water. Second, the guide or spotter can easily see the white wings. Third, the notoriety of the Wulff series gave it a start and the fish seemed to like it.

Back to Thumbnails

© 2002 Hans Weilenmann
Please don't copy/distribute the contents of this page without my explicit permission.