{"title":"Stillwater Trout Dry 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":"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":"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"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1291\/2709\/collections\/AdobeStock_316305776_f60a3e12-f610-4b58-b88f-d2bad4aabe10.jpg?v=1611583147","url":"https:\/\/nz.barbless-flies.com\/collections\/stillwater-trout-dry-fly-selections.oembed","provider":"Barbless Flies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}