Rowley's Waste Troll Leech

Rowley’s Waste Troll Leech, created by renowned fly designer Phil Rowley, is a highly effective fly pattern designed to imitate a leech or other small, slow-moving aquatic creatures. Developed to target predatory fish, particularly trout and other species that feed on bottom-dwelling prey, the Waste Troll Leech is known for its simplicity, versatility, and effectiveness in a variety of fishing conditions. The fly's unique profile features a mixture of materials, with a soft body that gives it natural movement in the water, mimicking the behavior of a leech as it drifts or crawls along the bottom. The pattern is particularly effective when fished with a slow, deliberate retrieve, and is ideal for use in stillwaters, reservoirs, and rivers where fish feed on leeches, worms, or other slow-moving bottom prey.

Fish it with a Slow Retrieve: The Waste Troll Leech is best fished with a slow, steady retrieve. Leech patterns are known for their sluggish, undulating movement, so use a slow hand-twist or short strips to make the fly move in a lifelike manner, just above the bottom or in the mid-water column.