Royal Coachman - Trude
Royal Coachman - Trude - 8 / 3 Pack is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Description
Description
Royal Coachman - Trude: The Red One That Refuses to Sink
Think of this as the classic Royal Coachman with a life vest and a witty grin — the Red Royal Coachman Trude is built to stay up when the water gets snarky. Perfect for anglers who don’t have patience for constant re-ties or flies that sulk in chop.
Who it’s for: Stream-savvy trout hunters and weekend warriors who want a buoyant dry fly that fishes well in rough water. Ideal for anyone living the AXG Life—Life, Adventure-Ready—and still wanting to look like they meant to do that.
Key Features & Design
- Pattern: Trude variation of the classic Royal Coachman
- Color: Red
- Down-wing: Tied with calf tail hair for extra buoyancy
- Hackle: Heavy hackle collar to help keep the fly afloat
- Action: Designed to ride high and visible in choppy water
Performance & Benefits
This fly turns choppy, disrespectful currents into opportunities. The calf tail down-wing lifts the profile so the fly rides up top instead of sulking below the surface, and the heavy hackle collar adds flotation and lifelike movement that trout find suspiciously irresistible. In plain terms: fewer lost takes, fewer frustrating drifts, more stories you don’t have to make up.
Use it on windy days, in riffles, or anytime the river decides to audition for a tempest. It’s engineered for visibility and buoyancy without looking like you duct-taped a cork to a feather — classy chaos that actually works.
Ready for Action
Pack the Red Royal Coachman - Trude when you want a reliable dry fly that behaves under pressure. Toss it in your fly box and let it do the heavy lifting while you practice your victory nods.
Grab one and add a little float to your fishing style — slip it into your kit and make your next drift the one you actually brag about.
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