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Turrall Humpy - Royal Hair-Bodied Dry Trout Fly

Turrall Humpy - Royal Hair-Bodied Dry Trout Fly

Turrall
(Code: 1207-HP-1-1)
£ 1.27
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Humpy - Royal Hair-Bodied Dry Trout Fly

from the Turrall Hair Bodied Dry Trout Fly Collection.

The Humpy is a classic dry trout fly, renowned for its buoyancy and versatility. Originating in the mid-20th century, it was designed by Jack Horner in the USA, but quickly gained popularity among anglers worldwide. Its unique construction features a robust, hair-bodied design, ensuring it stays afloat even in turbulent waters. The Humpy's vibrant colours and bushy profile mimic a variety of terrestrial insects, making it irresistible to trout.
Key features include its deer hair body and tail, which provide excellent floatation, and its hackle, which adds to its lifelike appearance. Perfect for fast-flowing streams, the Humpy is a must-have in any angler's fly box, offering reliability and effectiveness in diverse fishing conditions..

Humpy - Royal Hair-Bodied Dry Trout Fishing Fly

- Fishing Techniques.
The Humpy - Royal Hair-Bodied Dry Trout Fishing Fly is best used in fast-flowing streams and rivers where its buoyant design excels. To maximise effectiveness, present the fly upstream and allow it to drift naturally with the current, mimicking a struggling insect. Use a dead-drift technique, ensuring minimal drag on the line. For added attraction, employ a twitching retrieve by gently lifting the rod tip to create subtle movements, imitating a live insect. This fly is particularly effective during hatches, so match the hatch for best results. Adjust your leader length to ensure a natural presentation.

Key Seasons - when is this

Hair Bodied Dry Trout Fly

most effective?
The Humpy - Royal Hair-Bodied Dry Trout Fishing Fly is most effective during late spring to early autumn, particularly from May to September. This period coincides with the peak of insect hatches, including mayflies and caddisflies, which are abundant in many trout streams. The fly excels in fast-flowing waters and turbulent conditions due to its buoyant design, making it ideal for rough water and windy days. During these months, trout are actively feeding on the surface, and the Humpy's high visibility and realistic profile make it an irresistible target.

How does the Turrall Humpy - Royal Hair-Bodied Dry Trout Fly imitate a key stage in a fish's diet?
The Humpy fly is a masterful imitation of adult terrestrial insects, particularly grasshoppers and beetles, which often find themselves on the water's surface. This fly mimics the adult stage of these insects, a crucial part of a fish's diet during warmer months when such insects are abundant. Fish target these insects due to their high protein content and the ease with which they can be captured as they struggle on the water's surface. The Humpy's buoyant, bushy design and vibrant colours make it an irresistible target, effectively drawing fish to strike with its lifelike appearance and movement.

Humpy - Royal Hair-Bodied Dry Trout Fly expertly tied

by Turrall for maximum performance.
The Turrall Humpy - Royal Hair-Bodied Dry Trout Fly is expertly crafted for maximum performance, using high-quality materials to ensure durability and effectiveness. The fly features a realistic profile, with a meticulously tied hair body that mimics natural insect movement on the water's surface. The vibrant colours and precise hackle placement enhance its visibility and attractiveness to trout. Turrall's skilled artisans use premium hooks and materials, ensuring each fly is perfectly balanced for optimal floatation and presentation. This fly is a must-have for anglers seeking success in diverse fishing conditions.
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Turrall Humpy - Royal Hair-Bodied Dry Trout Fly HB03

 - Turrall Premium Award-Winning Flies – The Best in Fly Fishing
England is the birthplace of fly fishing, and Turrall & Co. Ltd. is proud to be its longest-established company of professional fly dressers, crafting premium flies since the mid-nineteenth century. Over the years, Turrall has earned prestigious recognition from The Sunday Times, Country Living Magazine, and EFTTEX – the leading European Fishing Tackle Trade Association.
Every Turrall fly is the result of traditional craftsmanship fused with modern innovation, delivering consistent, high-performance results on the water. Turrall use only the finest materials, starting with high carbon steel hooks—needle-ground, surgically sharp, and double-coated for durability. Matched with world-class feathers and furs, including Metz Genetic Hackles where appropriate, these hand-tied patterns are trusted by fly anglers worldwide.
Don’t compromise with cheap imitations—invest in the best for precision, durability, and success with every cast.

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Customer reviews
Shopping Satisfaction
 4/5
1207-Choose Size : 1207-Size 12
Very nice quality fly that looks neatly tied and worth the higher cost. Ver consistent. High hopes for a little bit of bright red in the body early season if the river is a bit coloured.
Mark S.
Shopping Satisfaction
 5/5
1207-Choose Size : 1207-Size 14
Well tied quality flies and good value.
Michael W.