{"product_id":"ginger-quill-wet-3","title":"Ginger Quill Wet","description":"\u003ch1\u003eGinger Quill Wet\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ginger Quill is a long-established wet fly pattern used across Irish and British trout waters. Anglers historically grouped it with simple quill-bodied wet flies that relied on natural colour and subtle movement rather than complexity. The pattern appeared regularly in river fishing and on calmer lough conditions where restrained presentation mattered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe defining feature of the Ginger Quill is its quill body. Therefore, the fly maintains a slim, translucent profile once wet. Quill bodies absorb water quickly and allow light to pass through the material. As a result, the fly presents a natural appearance below the surface without added bulk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditionally, anglers fished the Ginger Quill across and downstream on rivers. Meanwhile, it also featured on lough casts during steady conditions. The unweighted construction allowed the fly to fish in the upper to mid water layers depending on line control. Additionally, the sparse hackle responded immediately to changes in current speed or retrieve pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ginger Quill does not imitate a specific insect stage. Instead, it presents general colour and movement associated with lighter aquatic insects. Consequently, anglers treated it as a searching wet fly rather than a hatch-specific pattern. Its restrained profile made it suitable for clear water and slower flows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Ginger Quill Wet Fly follows a recognised traditional dressing. It is tied in sizes 10, 12, and 14, which correspond with standard wet-fly hook sizes. The materials remain consistent with classic quill-bodied wet flies and avoid modern synthetic additions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBuild – Materials Used\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHook: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/kamasan-b175\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eStandard wet fly hook, sizes 10, 12, and 14\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThread: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/uni-8-0-thread-200-yd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eUni 8\/0 Brown\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTail: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/indian-cock-capes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGinger or brown hackle fibres\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/hand-stripped-peacock-quills\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eStripped peacock quill\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHackle: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/indian-cock-capes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGinger or brown hen\/cock hackle\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWing: \u003ca href=\"\/search?q=mallard\u0026amp;type=product\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMallard or mottled wing fibres\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional quill-bodied wet fly pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTied on standard wet fly hooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in sizes 10, 12, and 14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlim unweighted construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural quill body profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft cock hackle for controlled movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for river and lough wet-fly methods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Slaney Fishing","offers":[{"title":"10","offer_id":57597610983750,"sku":null,"price":2.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12","offer_id":57597611016518,"sku":null,"price":2.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"14","offer_id":57597611049286,"sku":null,"price":2.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/6651\/9366\/files\/Ginger-Quill-Wet.jpg?v=1791993459","url":"https:\/\/slaneyfishing.com\/products\/ginger-quill-wet-3","provider":"Slaney Fishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}