Royal Coachman - Trude

Stone Creek™ Royal Coachman – Trude

The Stone Creek™ Royal Coachman – Trude combines two legendary fly patterns into one highly effective dry fly. By blending the proven fish-attracting qualities of the classic Royal Coachman with the elevated calf-tail overwing of a traditional Trude pattern, this fly delivers exceptional visibility, flotation, and fish-catching performance in a wide variety of trout waters.

Designed to ride high on the surface, the Royal Coachman – Trude excels in fast currents, riffles, pocket water, and broken flows where traditional dry flies can be difficult to see and keep afloat. The bright peacock herl body, red silk band, and white calf-tail overwing create a highly visible attractor pattern that trout readily notice, even when no specific hatch is present.

A favorite searching pattern for trout, grayling, and other surface-feeding fish, the Royal Coachman – Trude remains a dependable choice whenever visibility, buoyancy, and attraction are needed.

Features:
• Classic Royal Coachman attractor pattern
• Trude-style calf-tail overwing for enhanced visibility
• High-floating design for rough and broken water
• Heavy hackle for superior buoyancy
• Excellent searching and prospecting fly
• Easy to track in fast currents
• Proven producer for trout and grayling

Imitates:
• Mayflies
• Adult Aquatic Insects
• Attractor Patterns
• General Surface Food Sources

Available Sizes:
• #8
• #10
• #12
• #14
• #16
• #18

Fishing Tips:
Fish with a drag-free drift through riffles, seams, pocket water, and broken currents where trout are actively feeding near the surface. The Royal Coachman – Trude is especially effective as a searching pattern when no obvious hatch is present and visibility is important.