{"product_id":"silver-butcher","title":"Silver Butcher Wet Fly","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Silver Butcher wet fly is a classic British pattern with roots that go right back to the early nineteenth century. The original Butcher pattern was developed around 1838 by the fly dressers Moon and Jewhurst of Tunbridge Wells in Kent. The Silver Butcher later emerged as a brighter variation designed to give extra visibility in the water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat added flash makes it a strong choice when trout are feeding aggressively, chasing small fry, or responding more to movement than to a precise hatch. The silver body helps the fly stand out in coloured water, deeper pools, or dull light, while still retaining the traditional wet fly silhouette. It’s a pattern that many anglers rely on as a searching fly when covering water and looking to provoke a reaction rather than wait for a subtle take.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note all of our fishing flies are barbless unless otherwise stated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver Butcher Wet Fly Specification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarget Species - Trout \/ Sea Trout \/ Grayling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTail - Swan Red\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody - Silver Flat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRib- Silver Line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHackle - Hen Cape Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWing - Butcher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWing Head - Black Silk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHook - Barbless, Mustad or Norway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow To Fish the Silver Butcher Wet Fly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcross \u0026amp; Down Swing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCast slightly across and downstream and allow the current to tighten the line naturally. As the fly swings and begins to lift, the silver body flashes briefly, often drawing confident or even aggressive takes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDead Drift\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn steadier runs or glides, fish it upstream and allow it to drift naturally with minimal interference. This approach works well when fish are holding mid-water and feeding on passing movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop Dropper Method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA very effective choice on the top dropper of a traditional wet fly cast. A slow retrieve or gentle lift into the hang can bring the fly toward the surface film, imitating a small baitfish or struggling insect and encouraging reaction takes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Match The Hatch","offers":[{"title":"Size 12","offer_id":56432511549764,"sku":"W04312","price":0.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 14","offer_id":56432511582532,"sku":"W04314","price":0.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 16","offer_id":56432511615300,"sku":"W04316","price":0.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5131\/7572\/files\/SilverButcherWetFly.jpg?v=1774347520","url":"https:\/\/matchthehatch.co.uk\/products\/silver-butcher","provider":"Match The Hatch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}