{"title":"Stillwater Fly Selections","description":"","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. These are an essential terrestrial in your armoury. This selection contains two each of sizes 14 \u0026amp; 16.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHi-Viz Beetle\u003c\/strong\u003e - A great pattern which is easy to see on those bright sunny days. Tied with a bright pink post 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\u003eKicking Beetle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - Another great pattern which is easy to see on those bright sunny days. Tied with a red foam post and rubber legs 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\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHi-Float Foam Beetle\u003c\/strong\u003e - A beetle designed to float high in the water due to its closed-cell foam body. 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. Generally, if a payment is made in the morning (and you choose our 1st Class delivery option), your flies will be with you the very next day. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barbless Flies","offers":[{"title":"No Thanks","offer_id":56710571819394,"sku":"BF-BEETLES","price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes Please (+ £10)","offer_id":56710571852162,"sku":"BF-BEETLES-BOXED","price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1291\/2709\/files\/Bosnian_Secret_Olive_Cover.png?v=1754729081"},{"product_id":"wulff-selection","title":"Wulff Selection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe UPDATED Barbless Wulff Selection\u003c\/strong\u003e, during the tail end of the Mayfly hatch and the start of the summer hatches, the Wulff series of flies are the first thing I tie on, they are great searching patterns and are good representations of the major up-winged flies found on the river at these times. \u003cspan\u003eHere we have a selection of 16 Wulffs four different patterns (to cover the major river types\/colours in the UK) in two different sizes (12 \u0026amp; 16).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Wulff dry fly\u003c\/strong\u003e was\u003cspan\u003e first tied by Lee Wulff, and with its bushy hackle is a great fly for those riffles which would sink a more delicate fly. Fish these flies as a standard dry, but don't be afraid to also fish these when they are wet - they are surprisingly successful when fished in the surface film! \u003c\/span\u003eThe Wulff flies\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ecome into their own in an afternoon through to late evenings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen searching the river with a Wulff\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\u003eDescriptions and photos of the flies can be found below:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrey Wulff.\u003c\/strong\u003e The classic Grey Wulff, is tied on a wide-gape barbless hook. With a grey body and grey hackle. This pattern has grey wings with brown tips. This selection contains two each of sizes 12 \u0026amp; 16.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCdC Grey Wulff.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ti\u003cspan\u003eed on a wide-gape barbless hook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. With a grey body and grey hackle. This pattern has grey CdC wings, a really nice pattern to fish in those slower glides.\u003c\/span\u003e This selection contains two each of sizes 12 \u0026amp; 16.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Wulff.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tied on a wide-gape barbless hook. With a cream body and cream hackle. This pattern has white wings. This selection contains two each of sizes 12 \u0026amp; 16.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMcPhail Wulff.\u003c\/strong\u003e T\u003cspan\u003eied on a wide-gape barbless hook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. With a wire ribbed body and variagated hackle. This pattern has dark grey wings just like the insect it imitates.\u003c\/span\u003e This selection contains two each of sizes 12 \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. Wulffs can be bought for £1.50 per fly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe above price includes 16 hand-tied Wulffs \u003cspan\u003esupplied in our eco-friendly packaging\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe currently have these fly selections in stock and will ship these to you as soon as we receive notification of your payment, generally if a payment is made in the morning your flies will be with you the very next day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barbless Flies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44220876756,"sku":"BF-WULFF","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1291\/2709\/files\/Wulff_Cover_2.png?v=1776015927"},{"product_id":"copper-john-selection","title":"Copper John v2.0 Selection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Copper John v2.0 Selection - from Barbless Flies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Copper John is a nymph\u003c\/strong\u003e which has always caught fish - this is our interpretation of it. Invented by John Barr in 1993, this nymph is a great fly for both Grayling and Trout. Great in deep or fast water, it can also be used as a part of the Duo setup with great effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis fly accounts for fish\u003c\/strong\u003e in virtually every river and stillwater, due to is weight and profile. With copper wire twisted around the hook shank, this gives the fly a uniform weight distributed throughout the fly, and more importantly, gets the fly to the depth where the fish are (especially in early season when the fish are not looking up so much)! Even in the smaller sizes, this fly penetrates the water and sinks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis selection contains Copper John v2.0's in all colours in sizes 14 \u0026amp; 18.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescriptions and images of the flies can be found below:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopper John v2.0 - Original.\u003c\/strong\u003e This nymph is tied with a copper wire body, flash wing case, a biot forked tail and a peacock herl thorax. Our selection includes 2 x Size 14 \u0026amp; 2 x Size 18.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopper John\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e v2.0 - Olive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This nymph is tied with olive coloured copper wire body, flash wing case, a biot forked tail and a peacock herl thorax. Our selection includes 2 x Size 14 \u0026amp; 2 x Size 18.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopper John\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e v2.0 - Red.\u003c\/strong\u003e This nymph is tied with red coloured copper wire body, flash wing case, a biot forked tail and a peacock herl thorax. Our selection includes 2 x Size 14 \u0026amp; 2 x Size 18.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopper John\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e v2.0 - Black.\u003c\/strong\u003e This nymph is tied with black coloured copper wire body, flash wing case, a biot forked tail and a peacock herl thorax. Our selection includes 2 x Size 14 \u0026amp; 2 x Size 18.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"three columns alpha\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Should the \"Tree Trout\" steal any of your flies, these flies are all available individually.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"three columns alpha\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"three columns alpha\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThis selection contains sixteen Copper John v2.0's\u003c\/strong\u003e in sizes 14 \u0026amp; 18. The above price includes 16 hand-tied Copper John v2.0 nymphs supplied in our eco-friendly packaging. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"three columns alpha\"\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. Generally, if a payment is made in the morning and you choose our 1st Class service, your flies will be with you the very next day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Barbless Flies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45548017615085,"sku":"BF-COPPER-JOHN","price":22.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1291\/2709\/files\/CJ-Header_2da5e273-1c37-4737-ac59-f53afe981cbf.png?v=1763569800"},{"product_id":"artisan-spider-selection","title":"Artisan Spider Selection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Artisan barbless Spider Selection,\u003c\/strong\u003e a selection of flies with a modern twist on some age-old patterns (some date back over 400 years). These flies are tied with sparse hackles and thin profile bodies, just like the originals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade famous fishing in the North Country of England by T E Pritt, these flies are great for early season trout and grayling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn total, there are 18 flies supplied in our eco-friendly packaging. All of these flies are hand-tied using the highest quality barbless hooks - Hanak H130BL, in size 14 using quality materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescriptions and photos of the flies can be found below:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePartridge \u0026amp; Orange Spider -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The most famous spider pattern? The Partridge and Orange Spider originated in the north country of England and was first described in T. E. Pritt's Yorkshire Trout Flies (1895). The Partridge and Orange resembles emerging caddis pupa, diving adult caddis or sunken may fly spinners. This selection contains three of size 14.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSnipe \u0026amp; Purple Spider -\u003c\/strong\u003e Another very well-known spider pattern - The Snipe \u0026amp; Purple Spider originated in the north country of England and was first described in T. E. Pritt's Yorkshire Trout Flies (1895). The Snipe \u0026amp; Purple is a very successful early-season pattern for all types of water. This selection contains three of size 14.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreenwell's Spider -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is a variation on the Greenwell's Glory dry fly but fished as a spider pattern (down and across). Great to use in clear water with spooky fish as the colour stands out and creates that small trigger point. This selection contains three of size 14.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Black Spider -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Another great spider pattern for use in the early season coloured water, great teamed up with Greenwell's Spider as a searching pattern. This drab imitation really stands out in those early-season rivers. This selection contains three each of size 14.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWaterhen Bloa Spider -\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally thought to imitate the Large Dark Olive, the Waterhen Bloa is tied with yellow silk and natural mole fur and a long soft moorhen hackle. Again, teamed up with the other spiders in this selection it can be deadly. This selection contains three each of size 14.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHare's \u0026amp; Partridge Spider -\u003c\/strong\u003e Similar to the Partridge \u0026amp; Orange, this spider pattern has a little bit of sparkle to the body. Again, teamed up with the other spiders in this selection it can be deadly. This selection contains three each of size 14.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Should the \"Tree Trout\" steal any of your flies, all of the flies are available individually, to allow you to top up your box. Our Artisan Spiders can be bought for £1.75 per fly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe above price includes 18 hand-tied spiders supplied in our eco-friendly packaging. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe currently have these fly selections in stock and will ship these to you as soon as we receive notification of your payment, generally if a payment is made in the morning your flies will be with you the very next day. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barbless Flies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45432931680493,"sku":"BF-SPIDER","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1291\/2709\/files\/Artisan-Spider-Header_758b7ec9-4dcc-44ce-8880-ecde0f2cdf47.png?v=1710515261"},{"product_id":"artisan-tungsten-spider-selection","title":"Artisan Tungsten Spider Selection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Artisan Barbless Tungsten Spider Selection\u003c\/strong\u003e is a selection of flies with a modern twist on some age-old patterns (some date back over 400 years). These flies are tied with sparse hackles and thin profile bodies, just like the originals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade famous fishing in the North Country of England by T E Pritt, these flies are great for early season trout and grayling. These have a small (2mm) silver tungsten bead added, they made ideal point flies in a spider rig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn total, there are 18 flies supplied in our eco-friendly packaging. All of these flies are hand-tied using the highest quality barbless hooks -\u003cstrong\u003e Hanak H130BL\u003c\/strong\u003e, in size 14 using quality materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescriptions and photos of the flies can be found below:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePartridge \u0026amp; Orange Tungsten Spider -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The most famous spider pattern? The Partridge and Orange Spider originated in the north country of England and was first described in T. E. Pritt's Yorkshire Trout Flies (1895). The Partridge \u0026amp; Orange resembles emerging caddis pupa, diving adult caddis or sunken may fly spinners. This selection contains three of size 14.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSnipe \u0026amp; Purple Tungsten Spider -\u003c\/strong\u003e Another very well-known spider pattern - The Snipe \u0026amp; Purple Spider originated in the north country of England and was first described in T. E. Pritt's Yorkshire Trout Flies (1895). The Snipe \u0026amp; Purple is a very successful early-season pattern for all types of water. This selection contains three of size 14.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreenwell's Tungsten Spider -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This is a variation on the Greenwell's Glory dry fly, but fished as a spider pattern (down and across). Great to use in clear water with spooky fish as the colour stands out and creates that small trigger point. This selection contains three of size 14.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Black Tungsten Spider -\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Another great spider pattern for use in the early season coloured water, great teamed up with Greenwell's Spider as a searching pattern. This drab imitation really stands out in those early-season rivers. This selection contains three each of size 14.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWaterhen Bloa Tungsten Spider -\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally thought to imitate the Large Dark Olive, the Waterhen Bloa is tied with yellow silk and natural mole fur and a long soft moorhen hackle. Again, teamed up with the other spiders in this selection it can be deadly. This selection contains three each of size 14.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHare's \u0026amp; Partridge Tungsten Spider -\u003c\/strong\u003e Similar to the Partridge \u0026amp; Orange, this spider pattern has a little bit of sparkle to the body. Again, teamed up with the other spiders in this selection it can be deadly. This selection contains three each of size 14.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Should the \"Tree Trout\" steal any of your flies, all of the flies are available individually, to allow you to top up your box. Our Artisan Spiders can be bought for £1.85 per fly - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.barbless-flies.co.uk\/collections\/artisan-spiders\" title=\"Artisan Spiders\"\u003eyou can find them all here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe above price includes 18 hand-tied spiders supplied in our eco-friendly packaging. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe currently have these fly selections in stock and will ship these to you as soon as we receive notification of your payment, generally if a payment is made in the morning your flies will be with you the very next day. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barbless Flies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45433328795885,"sku":"BF-SF-TUNGSTEN-SPIDER-SEL","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1291\/2709\/files\/Artisan-T-Spider-Header_7072001a-e3f7-4af0-b4e6-f11498820b26.png?v=1710515291"},{"product_id":"ll-cool-jig-selection","title":"LL Cool Jig Selection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe LL Cool Jig Selection - LL is for \"Latex Legs\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis selection of LL Cool Jigs contain 12 nymphs in total - 3 each of Black, Olive, Red \u0026amp; White. All are tied on size 14 jig hooks with a gold-coloured tungsten beads and red latex legs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTied to resemble a cross between a bloodworm and a stonefly nymph, this fly can be deadly when fished either under a klinkhammer (aka New Zealand style) or as a point fly with other unweighted flies on droppers above. The rubber legs on these flies pulse when any action is imparted to the leader, this can then trigger takes at any point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese flies are great throughout the season for both river and stillwater trout - I tested some pre-production patterns and they were deadly for early-season Grayling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis Selection contains 3 each of the follow (all tied on size 14 jig hooks):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOlive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed; and\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe currently have these selections in stock and will ship these to you as soon as we receive notification of your payment, generally if a payment is made in the morning your flies will be with you the very next day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAll products from Barbless Flies are \u003cstrong\u003eshipped free of charge\u003c\/strong\u003e, to anywhere in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barbless Flies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53388287639938,"sku":"BF-LL-COOL-JIG-S","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1291\/2709\/files\/LL_Cool_Jig_Cover_1.png?v=1731512884"},{"product_id":"unweighted-micro-nymph-selection","title":"Unweighted Micro Nymph Selection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur NEW Summer Unweighted Micro Nymph Selection - from Barbless Flies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe barbless Unweighted Micro Nymph Selection is a selection of 5 styles of micro unweighted nymphs, we supply three of each nymph in size 18, in total there are 15 flies supplied in our eco-friendly packaging\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. All of these nymphs are tied using barbless hooks, in size 18 using only the highest quality materials.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDescriptions, links and photos of the nymphs can be found below:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRed-Head Micro Nymph\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - The best fly for a summer river? This fly probably accounts for more fish than any other flies I use in the summer. It represents a wide range of river nymphs and is ideal for both Trout \u0026amp; Grayling. Fished on its own or as a part of a duo (New Zealand Rig), this fly is deadly. Our selection contains three each of size 18.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrange-Head Micro Nymph\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - Great nymph for when the water is not so clear, the orange head wraps really stand out and create the trigger point for curious fish. Best fished near to the surface as a single nymph or teamed up with the Hares Ear Tungsten nymph. Our selection contains three each of size 18.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePheasant-Tail Micro Nymph.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This fly has found its way onto many anglers \"must-have\" list of summer flies, trout and grayling find it irresistible fished as a part of a duo or trio setup. Our selection contains three each of size 18.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOlive Quill Micro Nymph\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - This pattern is a darker olive version representing a Baetis nymph or any olive-coloured medium to small mayfly or caddis larva. Our selection contains three each of size 18.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHare's Ear Micro Nymph\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - The Hare's Ear Nymph is a generic nymph in that it represents many sub-surface nymphs and is often used as a searching pattern. Its shaggy appearance resembles many species of nymphs when they shed their skins or shucks as they progress into their next life stage. The more scruffy this fly is, the better it is at catching fish, and this one is pretty scruffy! Our selection contains three each of size 18.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe above price includes 15 hand-tied micro nymphs and is \u003cstrong\u003edelivered FREE of charge\u003c\/strong\u003e to anywhere within the UK. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barbless Flies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55265912783234,"sku":"BF-UNWEIGHTED-MICRO","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1291\/2709\/files\/Unweighted_Micro_Nymph_Cover.png?v=1749218849"},{"product_id":"the-parachute-adams-selection","title":"The Parachute Adams Selection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Barbless Parachute Adams selection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA selection of 9 barbless Original Parachute Adams Flies\u003c\/strong\u003e, comprising 3 each of 3 sizes: 14, 16 \u0026amp; 18. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Adams fly is one which should be in all river angler fly boxes. This style of fly was originally tied by Leonard Halladay and named after his good friend Charles Adams (from “The History of Fly Fishing in Fifty Flies”, by Ian Whitelaw (\u003ca class=\"text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/History-Fly-Fishing-Fifty-Flies\/dp\/1781314012\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/History-Fly-Fishing-Fifty-Flies\/dp\/1781314012\u003c\/a\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNobody is really sure\u003c\/strong\u003e exactly what his fly imitates, but it is one of the all time greats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis selection contains:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eParachute Adams - \u003c\/strong\u003eT\u003cspan\u003eied in the parachute style (with the hackle wrapped horizontally), with a white sighting post and in the original colours\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003cspan\u003eThis selection contains 3 each of sizes 14 and 16.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMicro Parachute Adams - \u003c\/b\u003eTied in the original style (with the hackle wrapped along a quarter of the hook), with a tall sighting post and in the original colours. These are extremely small flies!\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis selection contains 3 each of size 18.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"three columns alpha\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe price includes 9 barbless Original Parachute Adams flies \u003cspan\u003esupplied in our eco-friendly packaging\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe currently have these fly selections in stock and will ship these to you as soon as we receive notification of your payment, generally if a payment is made in the morning your flies will be with you the very next day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Barbless Flies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55338087612802,"sku":"BF-PARA-ADAMS-SEL","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1291\/2709\/files\/ParachuteAdamsSelection.png?v=1751201427"},{"product_id":"the-jig-apps-selection","title":"The Jig Apps Selection","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"grid product-single\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item medium-up--one-half\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Barbless Jig Apps Bloodworm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis extremely popular fly is tied using three lengths of vivid red flexi-floss. These flies are tied to be very small (using the finest diameter flexi-floss we could find) to imitate as closely as possible the natural. We know that some of you like to customise your flies, so these are tied with extra-long legs (which you can either fish as they are or cut down to a size you think is best). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eJig Apps Bloodworm Selection\u003c\/strong\u003e contains three each of the following patterns (all tied on size 14 strong barbless jig hooks):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to fish them:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Stillwaters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- All of these patterns are best fished on a sinking line and shortish leader. Once on the bottom of the lake bed, make a slow (but jerky) retrieve and wait for the take! These flies imitate the bloodworm, which is found in the lake beds. When disturbed they move in exactly the same way as the flexi-floss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOn Rivers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- These flies are most effective in high water (or after a flood\/rise in water) when it's going down and clearing, they usually attract the bigger fish when used in the bigger sizes (8 and 10), the smaller sizes (12 and 14) are really effective on clearer water. Where these patterns really come into their own is in smaller rivers with high soil banks where real worms are washed from banks. Use the bigger sizes as a point fly in deeper holes, the smaller sizes as a general dropper (smaller sizes can imitate a bloodworm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe currently have these fly selections in stock and will ship these to you as soon as we receive notification of your payment. Generally, if a payment is made in the morning (and you choose our 1st Class option at the checkout) your flies will be with you the very next day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"ReviewsWidget\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"#ReviewsWidget--FOR-INJECT\" data-v-app=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ElementsWidget-prefix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ElementsWidget\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ElementsWidget__inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ElementsWidget__list\" role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"product-review-panel\" aria-labelledby=\"product-review-tab\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Barbless Flies","offers":[{"title":"No Thanks","offer_id":56088801378690,"sku":"BF-JAPPS-SEL","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes Please (+ £12.50)","offer_id":56088801411458,"sku":"BF-JAPPS-SEL-BOXED","price":32.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1291\/2709\/files\/Jig_Apps_Cover.png?v=1765808204"},{"product_id":"the-rock-n-roll-rhyaco-selection","title":"The Rock n Roll Rhyaco Selection","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"grid product-single\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid__item medium-up--one-half\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe nymph that puts the \"rock\" in rock-hopping and the \"roll\" in dead-drift.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eRhyacophila caddis larvae are the unsung heroes of UK rivers. While every angler knows about the Sedge hatch, far fewer appreciate the year-round importance of these free-roaming predatory larvae that prowl the riverbed, clinging to stones and cobbles in the current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eUnlike their case-building cousins, Rhyacophila don't hide away in protective shelters. These aggressive little hunters roam freely across the substrate, making them prime targets for feeding trout and grayling throughout the year, especially during the colder months when other food sources are scarce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOur Rock n Roll Rhyaco Selection includes 12 flies - 3 each of the 4 different colour variations. We also have the option to include one of our new Slimline Silicone fly boxes for an additional £12.50.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Rock n Roll Rhyaco Selection is built for the job:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1.5 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1.5 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-2 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThey are ALL Size 14 - Our selection includes 3 each of Black, Pink, Red \u0026amp; White\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWired body\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you the weight to get down quickly in fast, broken water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard resin coating\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures these flies survive repeated encounters with toothy grayling and the rocky riverbed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize 14\u003c\/strong\u003e – the sweet spot for UK rivers, equally effective for trout and grayling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour deadly body colours\u003c\/strong\u003e to match varying water conditions and naturals: black (classic dark water), pink (highly visible attractor), red (bloodworm imitation crossover), white (clear water and bright days)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow To Fish Them:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFish the Rock n Roll Rhyaco tight to the riverbed using a dead-drift nymphing technique. Target the faster runs, pocket water, and areas where the current breaks over rocks, exactly where Rhyacophila thrive. Use them as your point fly in a two-nymph rig, or fish solo under an indicator in heavier water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThey're particularly deadly during winter and into early spring when grayling are actively feeding on these larvae, but don't overlook them during the summer months either, trout never stop eating them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTied to last. Weighted to fish. Designed to catch.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe currently have these selection in stock and will ship these to you as soon as we receive notification of your payment. 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These fall into the second category. Inspired by the kind of competition nymphs that Eastern European teams have been quietly keeping to themselves since Władysław Trzebunia rewrote the rulebook at the 1989 World Championships, this selection of three patterns is tied on Hanak H450BL jig hooks in sizes 14 and 16 - fished point-up, snagging-resistant, and devastatingly effective in the cold, slow-metabolism water of early trout season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eBlack\u003c\/strong\u003e (black body, tungsten bead, red hot-spot collar) is your cold-water opener - a proven trigger pattern when fish need a reason to commit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eLight Olive\u003c\/strong\u003e (pale olive body, black tungsten bead, red hot-spot) is the subtle point-fly, built to dead-drift along the gravel where April trout are actually sitting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRed\u003c\/strong\u003e (red and gold body, black bead) asks a more direct question - and early-season fish answer it more often than you'd expect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHook:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hanak H450BL jig hook, sizes 14 \u0026amp; 16\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBead:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black tungsten - Size 14 - 3.6mm, Size 16 - 3.0mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarbless:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (of course)!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFish them short, fish them deep, and keep contact with the drift. These aren't flies for lobbing across the river and hoping - they reward the kind of tight-line, high-rod approach that the Poles built their reputation on. Three patterns, two sizes each, and a selection that covers most of what a northern river can throw at you between now and May.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is a selection of 18 nymphs (3 patterns, 3 of each in 2 different sizes - 14 \u0026amp; 16), making a total of 18 nymphs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barbless Flies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56476132147586,"sku":"BF-SF-POLISHESN","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1291\/2709\/files\/Polish_Early_Season_Cover_c98f0137-b071-4847-9c98-86af4047f640.png?v=1780492776"},{"product_id":"bosnian-caddis-selection","title":"Bosnian Caddis Pupa Selection","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bosnian Caddis Pupa Selection - from Barbless Flies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree 'Bosnian' variations on the Caddis theme. Our selection includes 3 each of three different patterns (a total of 9 Bosnian Caddis Pupa\/Nymphs).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese aren't museum pieces. They're working interpretations tied by our Bosnian tier - someone who understands proportion, material quality, and the difference between a nymph that looks right and one that fishes right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThree of each pattern gives you the confidence to actually fish them properly. Upstream dead drift through the runs. Across and down on the swing. However you work nymphs on your water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach of these exquisite Bosnian Caddis patterns are tied on the best barbless hooks in the business - AHREX \u0026amp; Hanak.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe patterns included in our Bosnian Caddis Selection are:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Caddis Pupa\u003c\/strong\u003e - Tied in an emerging posture that trout key on during a hatch, this pattern captures the moment when a caddis pupa breaks from its shuck. The distinctive green body does the heavy lifting - exactly the colour trigger that fish hone into. Our selection contains 3 each of these, all tied on size 12 \u003cstrong\u003eHanak 390BL\u003c\/strong\u003e barbless hooks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cased Caddis\u003c\/strong\u003e - A faithful imitation of the larval stage, weighted to trundle naturally along the riverbed where trout hoover up cased caddis with barely a second thought. The green tones woven through the body blend seamlessly with the weed and gravel of a typical Spring riffle. Our selection contains 3 each of these, all tied on size 14 \u003cstrong\u003eAHREX FW503\u003c\/strong\u003e barbless hooks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Caddis Nymph\u003c\/strong\u003e - Fish it on the swing, dead drift, or under an indicator - this versatile nymph covers the free-swimming caddis larva that trout will take confidently throughout the season. That flash of green is no accident; it's the detail that sets it apart from the generic nymphs already sitting in your box. Our selection contains 3 each of these, all tied on size 14 \u003cstrong\u003eAHREX FW503\u003c\/strong\u003e barbless hooks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust click on \"Add To Basket\" and then adjust the quantity in your shopping basket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barbless Flies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56527851880834,"sku":"BF-KH-CADDIS-SEL","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1291\/2709\/files\/Bosnian_Caddis_Pupa_Cover.png?v=1775236764"},{"product_id":"emerging-caddis-pupa-selection","title":"Emerging Caddis Pupa Selection","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Emerging Caddis Pupa - from Barbless Flies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA surface film pupa imitation for Caddis\/Sedge hatches on Rivers and Stillwaters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTied on the \u003cstrong\u003eAhrex FW503\u003c\/strong\u003e light barbless dry fly hook, this Clipped Deer Hair Emerging Caddis Pupa sits in - not on - the surface film, imitating a caddis pupa at the point of emergence. The body is densely spun deer hair, clipped to a segmented profile that suggests the texture and movement of a live insect. Trailing shuck fibres complete the picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow To Fish It: \u003c\/strong\u003eFish it dead drift during a hatch, or use the pop-and-pause technique - pull under the surface on the retrieve, then stop and let the natural buoyancy of the deer hair drive the fly back up through the film. That sudden upward movement is one of the most reliable take-triggers in summer dry(ish) fly fishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWorks equally well on rivers (upstream dead drift or duo rig) and stillwaters (floating line, figure-of-eight or static).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHook:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ahrex FW503 Light Barbless Dry Fly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes available:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12, 14, 16\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elso available as part of the Clipped Deer Hair Pupa Selection (18 flies, 3 colours, 2 of each in 3 different sizes)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust click on \"Add To Basket\" and then adjust the quantity in your shopping basket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barbless Flies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56696850547074,"sku":"BF-C-DHP-SEL","price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1291\/2709\/files\/Caddis_Emerger_Cover.png?v=1780938787"},{"product_id":"the-nattslanda-caddis-sedge-selection","title":"The Nattslända Caddis\/Sedge Selection","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eN\u003cmark class=\"HxTRcb\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-wiz-uids=\"AqHZee_k\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwie68KlyZ-VAxXbU0EAHedgCzcQuJAPegoIAggACAAIBBAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 500; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(0, 29, 53);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(0, 29, 53);'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yADgie\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(0, 29, 53);' style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eattslända \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/mark\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaddis\/Sedge Selection - from Barbless Flies\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA dry fly imitation for Caddis\/Sedge hatches on both Rivers and Stillwaters.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis Swedish-inspired caddis\/sedge imitation features a detached foam body, designed to create a highly natural silhouette on the water. The thorax is made from Pine Squirrel Natural dubbing, giving it a lifelike, soft, and buggy texture that enhances realism. There is also an underwrapped hackle to ensure a 'buggy' appearance and aid buoyancy in rougher water, ensuring a natural presentation and excellent visibility. It also doubles up as a cracking smaller Daddy Long-Legs\/Crane fly imitation - which will come in handy towards the end of August.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"heading\" class=\"otQkpb\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"heading\" class=\"otQkpb\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Fish It\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003eThe pattern is incredibly versatile and can be fished in several ways depending on the water and fish activity:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-source=\"spoks\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDead drift -\u003c\/b\u003e Cast upstream into the evening rise, mend, let it travel. Start here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Twitch -\u003c\/b\u003e Caddis swim to the bank before hatching. Occasionally, skate the fly across the surface during the drift. Trout know this behaviour. They respond to it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDuo rig -\u003c\/b\u003e pair it with a nymph on the dropper for rivers where fish are still holding deep but beginning to look up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStillwater -\u003c\/b\u003e Floating line, figure-of-eight or static. In this heat, fish the margins in last two hours of light. Leave it, let any breeze take it and watch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOur Nattslanda Selection contains a total of 12 flies - 3 each of the 4 different colours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Fish It\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003eThe Nattslanda is incredibly versatile and can be fished in several ways depending on the water and fish activity:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eDead Drift:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast it upstream and let it drift naturally with the current. This is highly effective for trout sipping emergers.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eThe Strip\/Twitch:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Because it mimics a swimming insect making its way to the bank, you can occasionally twitch your rod tip during a dead drift to impart a lifelike wake.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eThe Emerger Tandem:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e If the fly rides too low and is hard to track visually, you can fish it as a dropper behind a larger, buoyant dry fly (like a standard elk hair caddis), which also helps you detect subtle takes.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTied on the \u003cstrong\u003eAHREX FW525\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSize 14\u003c\/strong\u003e barbless dry fly hook, this Emerging Caddis Pupa sits in - not on - the surface film, imitating a caddis pupa at the point of emergence. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eOur Nattslanda Selection contains a total of 12 flies - 3 each of the 4 different colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWorks equally well on rivers (upstream dead drift or duo rig) and stillwaters (floating line, figure-of-eight or static).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHook:\u003c\/strong\u003e AHREX FW525 Barbless Dry Fly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes available:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust click on \"Add To Basket\" and then adjust the quantity in your shopping basket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barbless Flies","offers":[{"title":"No Thanks","offer_id":56728527274370,"sku":"BF-SUPAP-SEL","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes Please (+ £10)","offer_id":56728527307138,"sku":"BF-SUPAP-SEL-BOXED","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1291\/2709\/files\/Nattslanda_Cover.png?v=1782308342"}],"url":"https:\/\/nz.barbless-flies.com\/collections\/river-fly-selections-copy.oembed","provider":"Barbless Flies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}