Bloody Butcher Wet Fly

The creators of this fly were butchers by trade, and in 1838 they changed its name from the original Moon's Fly to the present Bloody Butcher to represent their trade and the blood spattered blue and white aprons they wore at work. The Bloody Butcher's combination of red and silver creates a highly visible and attractive profile in the water. The red colour often triggers an aggressive response from predatory fish, while the silver adds a flash that mimics the scales of small baitfish. While the Bloody Butcher is a traditional pattern, approaching 200 years old, it continues to be a popular killer pattern among modern fly fishers, making it a staple in many anglers' fly boxes.