Inventor of the Hackle-pliers and the Whip-finish-knot as mentioned in his book "The Fylfishing Guide (1816), Bainbridge name this fly after the imfamous Ogmor River. A well accepted fly in many northern Welch salmon rivers it spread throughout the British Isles. Other flies include: The Spring Fly and Summer Fly, both a simple strip feather wing. The Wasp and Quaker also simple strip feather wing originated in Wales and rapidly spread to England and Scotland. These are all well noted for Salmon, Trout and Sea-trout. The Ogmore is a "Whole Feather Wing" pattern.
Tail A few strips from the eye of the peacock's tail
Butt 3 turns of orange ostrich herl
Body The rear section seals fur dyed claret, the front section mixed with a little royal blue.
Hackle A bright yellow hackle palmered over the body
Throat The beautiful green feather, which forms the eye of the peacock's tail, should be fastened at the head, and left hanging downwards, so as to cover the body and protude past the hook point.
Wing A blood red feather from the golden pheasant back on either side. A Gallina tied on either side but shorter the the back feather. A cheek of blue chatter.
