263. Fly Tying Deadly Trout Top Hat Emerger Buzzer Mk1

Here’s a clear easy step-by-step guide to tying a Deadly Trout Top Hat Emerger Buzzer Mk1 (sometimes called a Suspender Buzzer). This is a brilliant pattern for stillwaters and rivers when trout are sipping midge pupae or emergers in the surface film. 263. Fly Tying Deadly Trout Top Hat Emerger Buzzer Mk1 (C) MD Fly Fishing UK

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Materials
Hook: Size 10 –16 curved or wet buzzer/emerger hook or similar)
Thread: Black 8/0 (UTC, Uni, or similar)
Body: Black thread body with (optional rib with med silver/gold wire or holographic tinsel)
Thorax: Peacock herl or (black, olive, or hare’s ear)
Wing Post / “Top Hat”: Closed-cell white foam (2–5 mm thick) cut into a small strip or cylinder
Optional: Fluoro floss tag (hot orange/green) at the butt for extra attraction
Head cement / UV resin: To secure and add durability

Fishing Notes
Fish it static on a floating line with a long leader; let it sit in the film.
Works brilliantly as the point fly on a washing line setup.
Trim foam smaller if fish are shy, or leave larger if you need extra visibility.
Best colours: black, olive, claret with optional hot-spot butts.