When we first launched Barbless Flies - all the way back in 2014 - we started
with only two selections of flies.
with only two selections of flies.
Our initial aim was to put together separate universal selections of dry flies and
nymphs which you could take to any water (be it river or stillwater) in the UK,
and be confident of catching fish - no matter what time of year.
As the weather starts to warm, within the next few weeks, fly anglers from
across the country will be blowing the dust off their dry fly boxes and putting
them to use in anger on our rivers and stillwater.
Our Dry Selection has not changed at all since we first launched it eight years
ago. Until now ...
We've now given it a slight tweak to make it usable in even more fishing
situations you may find when using dry flies.
Our Universal Dry Fly Selection contains four patterns. Three of which you will
find in virtually every anglers fly box:
find in virtually every anglers fly box:
CdC F-Fly - A very well known and versatile fly. Can be used all year
round in all light conditions. An excellent "go-to" fly.
round in all light conditions. An excellent "go-to" fly.
Elk Hair CdC Caddis - A sedge (or caddis) imitation. These have been
tied with a small amount of CDC under the elk hair, which has exceptional
buoyancy. I have found this pattern to bring up even the timidest of fish
when dead drifted through a pool.
CdC Olive Emerger - A very well known and versatile generic olive
imitation. Can be used all year round in all up-winged fly hatches. An
excellent olive imitation.
The fourth pattern in our selection is a very special one - The Indicator
Caddis. This fly is a very versatile pattern, great fished as a single dry fly on a
dead drift or as the dry in a duo/New Zealand set up, which has exceptional
buoyancy and will suspend even the heaviest of nymphs. Whenever I'm fishing
a dry fly if I cannot pinpoint the exact insect, this is the fly I will tie on. They
really are deadly!
Caddis. This fly is a very versatile pattern, great fished as a single dry fly on a
dead drift or as the dry in a duo/New Zealand set up, which has exceptional
buoyancy and will suspend even the heaviest of nymphs. Whenever I'm fishing
a dry fly if I cannot pinpoint the exact insect, this is the fly I will tie on. They
really are deadly!
The Indicator Caddis - This fly is a
very versatile pattern, great fished as
a single dry fly on a dead drift or as
the dry in a duo/New Zealand set up,
which has exceptional buoyancy and
will suspend even the heaviest of
nymphs. We are supplying 2 each in
sizes 12, 14, 16 & 18.
very versatile pattern, great fished as
a single dry fly on a dead drift or as
the dry in a duo/New Zealand set up,
which has exceptional buoyancy and
will suspend even the heaviest of
nymphs. We are supplying 2 each in
sizes 12, 14, 16 & 18.
CdC F-Fly - A very well known and
versatile fly. Can be used all year
round in all light conditions. An
excellent "go-to" fly. Our Updated Dry
Selection contains 2 each of sizes 16 &
18.
versatile fly. Can be used all year
round in all light conditions. An
excellent "go-to" fly. Our Updated Dry
Selection contains 2 each of sizes 16 &
18.
Elk Hair CdC Caddis - A sedge
(or caddis) imitation. These have
been tied with a small amount of
CDC under the elk hair, which has
exceptional buoyancy. I have
found this pattern to bring up even
the timidest of fish when dead
drifted through a pool. Our
Updated Dry Selection contains 2
each of sizes 16 & 18.
(or caddis) imitation. These have
been tied with a small amount of
CDC under the elk hair, which has
exceptional buoyancy. I have
found this pattern to bring up even
the timidest of fish when dead
drifted through a pool. Our
Updated Dry Selection contains 2
each of sizes 16 & 18.
CdC Olive Emerger - A very well
known and versatile generic olive
imitation. Can be used all year round in
all up-winged fly hatches. An excellent
olive imitation. Our Updated Dry
Selection contains 2 each of sizes 16 &
18.
known and versatile generic olive
imitation. Can be used all year round in
all up-winged fly hatches. An excellent
olive imitation. Our Updated Dry
Selection contains 2 each of sizes 16 &
18.
Our Updated for 2022 Dry Selection is now available as a selection of 20 flies
(4 different patterns - see above). We are supplying all of these for only £20 -
that's right, it's only £1 per fly.
(4 different patterns - see above). We are supplying all of these for only £20 -
that's right, it's only £1 per fly.
All are supplied in our eco-friendly packaging. Just click on any image or button
in this email to view the flies in more detail.
*** Just a gentle reminder that all our products are shipped FREE OF
CHARGE to anywhere ***
CHARGE to anywhere ***
When fishing with dry flies there is one key aspect that the fly angler needs to
concentrate on - keeping them afloat!
Keeping your dry flies floating on the water - not in it - is one of the main skills
for effective dry fly fishing. If you follow these steps you can be confident that
your dries will stay afloat throughout the day:
concentrate on - keeping them afloat!
Keeping your dry flies floating on the water - not in it - is one of the main skills
for effective dry fly fishing. If you follow these steps you can be confident that
your dries will stay afloat throughout the day:
Only ever apply a gel/paste/liquid floatant to a fly that is 100% dry - i.e. it's
straight out of your fly box and not seen the water that day. Applying this
type of floatant to a fly that is damp will lock in the moisture and not allow
it to float.
Once you've had a fish, or your fly starts to sink, give it a squeeze
between some amadou/a drying towel or piece of kitchen roll. Once
you've removed the water and the fly is dry you can then freshen up the
fly using one of the powder style floatants. Just brush the powder deep
into the feathers and give it a blow to remove any excess.
Top Tip: Use the 'Elastic Band' method to remove water from your fly:
1. Attach an elastic band to your vest/pack.
2. Hook your fly around the elastic band.
3. Holding the tippet, pull the fly to stretch the elastic band.
4. Channel your best Eric Clapton and twang the elastic band a few times
with your free hand.
5. This will shed all of the excess water from the fly!
Tight lines & happy twanging.
