Wet Flies
Leadwing Coachman
The Leadwing Coachman is a traditional wet fly with a peacock herl body and dark slate wings that has been catching trout for over a century. Its dark silhouette suggests drowned caddis, mayflies, and small beetles, making it a reliable searching pattern when swung below the surface.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size Leadwing Coachman should I use?
The Leadwing Coachman is most commonly tied in sizes 12–16. Choose smaller sizes for clear water and pressured fish, and larger sizes for faster or off-color water.
What does a Leadwing Coachman imitate?
The Leadwing Coachman primarily imitates drowned insects, caddis, small beetles.
Pattern Details
- Category
- Wet Flies
- Sizes
- 12–16
- Colors
- Dark gray/Peacock
- Hook Styles
- Standard wet fly
- Imitates
- drowned insects, caddis, small beetles
- Water Types
- freestone, spring creek
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Target Species
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Pattern Details
- Category
- Wet Flies
- Sizes
- 12–16
- Colors
- Dark gray/Peacock
- Hook Styles
- Standard wet fly
- Imitates
- drowned insects, caddis, small beetles
- Water Types
- freestone, spring creek
Buy This Fly
Buy at Fly Fish Food—
catches logged by anglers
Target Species
rainbow troutbrown troutbrook troutcutthroat trout