Black Pennel

Black Pennel

The Black Pennel is a time-honored wet fly pattern with roots in British and Irish loch fishing — and a proven track record on trout and sea trout wherever it's been fished. Its classic teal and black construction with a soft hackle collar creates a subtle, lifelike profile that moves naturally in the current and triggers strikes from fish that are feeding just below the surface. Whether you're fishing it on a traditional three-fly cast across a Scottish loch or swinging it through a river run, the Black Pennel consistently delivers.

Pattern Details

• Style: Classic wet fly / soft hackle
• Color: Black body with teal ribbing and soft hackle collar — subtle, natural profile effective in a wide range of conditions
• Best water: Lakes, lochs, rivers, and streams — especially effective on stillwaters and slow-moving runs
• Target species: Trout and sea trout
• Techniques: Swung through runs and riffles, fished on the drop, or retrieved slowly through stillwater on a traditional wet fly cast
• Sizes available: 10, 12

A classic wet fly that has stood the test of time — the Black Pennel belongs in every trout angler's box, from highland lochs to tailwater rivers.