{"title":"All Our Micro and Small Flies","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere's a collection of all our small and micro flies (size 18 and smaller) both dry flies and nymphs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1291\/2709\/files\/Small_Fly_Manifesto_-_FINAL_2e66515a-2704-485b-9dab-68ae040f34da.pdf?v=1679586989\" title=\"The Small Fly Manifesto\"\u003eClick here to download our Small Fly Manifesto\u003c\/a\u003e - a document which takes you through how to setup and fish with smaller flies.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"beetle-selection","title":"The Barbless Beetle Selection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Barbless Beetle Selection - from Barbless Flies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the warmer summer months\u003cstrong\u003e, \u003c\/strong\u003eit is essential that you have a selection of terrestrial flies in your armoury. We have created this selection of Barbless Beetles which work equally well on both rivers and stillwaters. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHere we have a selection of 16 beetles, four different patterns in sizes 14 \u0026amp; 16.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the warmer summer afternoons,\u003c\/strong\u003e a beetle pattern is an essential searching pattern when fish are not rising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo search a river\u003c\/strong\u003e, try this technique:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.\u003c\/strong\u003e From the bank, section the river into lanes about 3ft wide.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. \u003c\/strong\u003eCast upstream and make 3 or 4 drifts in the nearest lane, repeat for each lane, working away from you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3.\u003c\/strong\u003e Step upstream and repeat the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTo search a stillwater\u003c\/strong\u003e, try this technique:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1.\u003c\/strong\u003e From the bank, imagine a fan with 8 points laid out on the water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. \u003c\/strong\u003eCast to each point of the fan 3 or 4 times, and retrieve using the Splash \u0026amp; Twitch technique (see below)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3.\u003c\/strong\u003e Move further along the bank and repeat the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSplash \u0026amp; Twitch Technique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith each of the searching methods mentioned above, why not give the \"Splash \u0026amp; Twitch\" technique a go? As Beetles are land-based insects, they are regularly blown (or drop from trees) onto the water, and they are not that elegant when they do! Don't worry about a perfect presentation, it is often better for the fly to splash down on the water. Keep in touch with the drift as the water brings the fly back to you, and give the fly a slight twitch every now and then. You will be amazed how often this inducement will bring up a fish!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't forget to drift the beetle under any overhanging branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemember,\u003c\/strong\u003e the takes are sometimes quite fierce, so pay attention!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Descriptions and photos of the flies can be found below:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoch-y-Bonddu Beetle\u003c\/strong\u003e - The classic beetle pattern, also known as the field chafer. Tied on sizes 14 \u0026amp; 16 barbless hooks. 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Tied with a red wing case on sizes 14 \u0026amp; 16 barbless hooks. These are an essential fly in your armoury. This selection contains two each of sizes 14 \u0026amp; 16.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Should the \"Tree Trout\" steal any of your flies, I am happy to sell flies individually to allow you to top up your box. Please contact us with details of your order, and I will email you an invoice. Beetles can be bought for £1.75 per fly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe above price includes 16 hand-tied beetles supplied in our eco-friendly packaging. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe currently have these fly selections in stock and will ship them to you as soon as we receive notification of your payment. 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This will usually be in deep pockets, undercut banks and under their favourite overhanging trees\/bushes. When they are hanging out under trees and bushes they are in the perfect spot for opportunistic meals of terrestrials which fall from the vegetation. During the summer months, there's lots of aphid activity on the leaves and these regularly get blown onto the water. This is when you should break out the small dry flies and longer leaders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere we present a selection of 18 barbless \"Small Fly\" imitations. 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