{"title":"Stillwater Trout Lure Selections","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"lure-selection","title":"Lure \/ Streamer Selection - Updated for 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Barbless Lure \/ Streamer Selection - updated for 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn updated foray into the Stillwater scene. We have taken the most successful stillwater lure patterns and combined them into a single selection, especially tied for Stillwater fishing in Spring and early Summer, ideally targeting rainbow trout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese lures are all tied on strong barbless size 10, 12 \u0026amp; 14 hooks. This selection contains 18 flies.\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\u003eBlue Flash Damsel.\u003c\/strong\u003e This fly is now gaining popularity with the still water angler, tied with Olive Marabou with a blue tinsel flash running the length of the fly. This selection contains 2 each of sizes 10, 12 and 14.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Flash 'Feeler' Damsel.\u003c\/strong\u003e This fly is now gaining popularity with the still water angler, tied with Olive Marabou with a blue tinsel flash running the length of the fly, beadchain eyes and silicone 'feelers'. This selection contains 2 each of sizes 10 and 12.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoolly Bugger (Olive) -\u003c\/strong\u003e The most fished lure\/streamer pattern around the world. This fly is unweighted and will sink at a slower rate. Just make sure you keep in touch whilst it's in the water! This selection contains 2 each of sizes 10 and 12.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoolly Bugger (Black) -\u003c\/strong\u003e The most fished lure\/streamer pattern around the world. This fly is unweighted and will sink at a slower rate. Just make sure you keep in touch whilst it's in the water! This selection contains 2 each of sizes 10 and 12.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe above price includes 18 barbless lures 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 order. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barbless Flies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29117277063,"sku":"BF-LURE","price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1291\/2709\/files\/Lure-Cover-2025.png?v=1756732922"},{"product_id":"montana-selection","title":"Montana Selection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarbless Montana Selection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original Montana fly variant was tied by Lew Oatman from New York. It was tied to give a general impression of a range of large stonefly nymphs. \u003c\/span\u003eWe have a selection of barbless Montanas, especially tied for year-round Stillwater fishing, ideally targeting rainbow trout, but fished deep in the summer months and you are equally as likely to pick up the odd brown trout. These flies are all tied on strong barbless size 10 \u0026amp; 12 hooks. This selection comes with 16 flies (4 different patterns, 2 of each sizes 10 and 12).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescriptions and photos of the flies can be found below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGolden Nugget Montana.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tied as a standard Green Montana, with the addition of a gold bead at the centre of the hook shank. This selection contains 2 each of sizes 10 and 12.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Montana.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tied with a black body, tail and semi-palmered hackle, with a lime green head. This selection contains 2 each of sizes 10 and 12.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrange Montana.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eTied with a b\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elack body, tail and semi-palmered hackle, with an orange head\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003eThis selection contains 2 each of sizes 10 and 12.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYellow Montana. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eTied with a b\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elack body, tail and semi-palmered hackle, with a yellow head\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e This selection contains 2 each of sizes 10 and 12.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe above price includes 16 hand-tied barbless Montana's 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":12234345939045,"sku":"BF-MONTANA","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1291\/2709\/files\/Montana_Selection.png?v=1721813020"},{"product_id":"shipmans-buzzer-selection","title":"Shipmans Buzzer Selection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipmans Buzzer Selection.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Shipmans Buzzer, created in the 1970’s by Dave Shipman to imitate chironomid hatches on Rutland Water, these can be fished in a number of different ways:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry\u003c\/strong\u003e: On a floating line (think of them as a dry fly) gink them up and fish them high on the water. Let the wind drift the fly (or flies), or retrieve very slowly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmerging\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gink up half of the buzzer and fish half in\/half out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWet\u003c\/strong\u003e: Apply Xink to the buzzer and fish it sunk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese flies are all tied on strong barbless size 10 \u0026amp; 12 hooks. This select comes with 16 flies (4 different patterns, 2 of each sizes 10 and 12).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDescriptions and photos of the flies can be found below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"three columns alpha\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Shipmans.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tied with White Antron at both ends with a black body and tinsel rib. Looks scruffy, but works! This selection contains 2 each of sizes 10 and 12.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOlive Shipmans. \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eTied \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhite Antron at both ends with an olive body and tinsel rib\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Looks scruffy, but works!\u003c\/span\u003e This selection contains 2 each of sizes 10 and 12.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrange Shipmans.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eTied \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhite Antron at both ends with an orange body and tinsel rib\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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These flies can be bought individually for £1.50 per fly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe above price includes 16 hand-tied barbless Shipmans Buzzers. \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\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":12234372841573,"sku":"BF-SHIPMANS","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1291\/2709\/files\/e237c0c3-9a2b-4c7a-8b6b-e014a1b60bc3.png?v=1700044144"},{"product_id":"mini-muddler-selection","title":"Mini Muddler Selection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarbless Mini Muddlers.\u003c\/strong\u003e We have a selection of barbless muddlers, especially tied for stillwater \u0026amp; river fishing, ideally targeting rainbow, brown \u0026amp; blue trout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Muddler Minnow\u003c\/strong\u003e (on which these are based) was invented by Don Gapen of Minnesota, in 1937, to imitate the sculpin. The Muddler, as it is informally known by anglers, was popularised by Montana fisherman and fly tier Dan Bailey. It is now a popular pattern worldwide with the flies distinguished by their clipped deer hair heads. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur take on the standard muddler\u003c\/strong\u003e patterns are tied on smaller hooks (Size 12 \u0026amp; 14 ), whereas standard muddlers are generally tied on size 8 or larger.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese are great fished in the margins\u003c\/strong\u003e with a slow retrieve. They also work well as mini-streamers fished (with weight or a sink-tip line) in deep weir pools on rivers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese flies are all tied on \u003cstrong\u003estrong barbless size 12 \u0026amp; 14 hooks\u003c\/strong\u003e. This selection comes with 16 mini muddlers (4 different patterns, 2 of each sizes 12 and 14).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe only have a small number of these selections available\u003c\/strong\u003e. If the demand is there we will have more tied and offer them alongside our other stillwater\/river selections. Descriptions and photos of the flies can be found below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoldier Mini Muddler.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tied with a sculpted deer hair head, deer hair wings and distinctive red tail. This selection contains 2 each of sizes 12 and 14.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHare's Ear Mini Muddler.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eTied w\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eith a sculpted deer hair head, hare's ear body and Coq de Leon tail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This selection contains 2 each of sizes 12 and 14.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eZulu Mini Muddler\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eTied w\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eith a sculpted black deer hair head, black deer hair body wrapped with silver wire and a distinctive red tail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This selection contains 2 each of sizes 12 and 14.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrange Mini Muddler.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eTied w\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eith a sculpted deer hair head, deer hair and orange body wrapped with gold wire and a distinctive orange tail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This selection contains 2 each of sizes 12 and 14.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe above price includes 16 hand-tied barbless Mini Muddlers 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":12456008941669,"sku":"BF-MUDDLER","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1291\/2709\/files\/Mini_Muddler_Selection.png?v=1721812974"},{"product_id":"new-mopster-selection","title":"The NEW Mopster Selection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE MOPSTER - NEW MATERIALS FOR 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrab yours while you can - these never hang around for long!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMop flies have been proven deadly in reservoirs, managed stillwater fisheries and rivers worldwide. We looked at the mop fly and decided to upgrade it to make the mop fly even more deadly and used Semperfli's Mopster\u003csup\u003etm\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eChenille - an entirely new chenille with multicoloured guard hair tinsels protruding from the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith these Mopster flies the tinsel provides mobility and additional attraction in the water but makes the mop fly look astounding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis selection includes two each of five different colour variations:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite\/Chartreuse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFluoro Yellow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFluoro Red; and\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRootbeer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are a total of 10 Artisan Mopsters in the selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtisan Mopster Fly Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAHREX FW541 Size 10 (Barbless)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4.6mm Brass Bead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e0.4mm Lead-Free Wire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemperfli 8\/0 Classic Waxed Thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemperfli Mopster Yarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIce Dubbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese flies have been tested with anglers who actually admitted to using mop flies and they caught loads of fish. So try one of our NEW Artisan Mopsters ... it could be your guilty secret!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe above price includes 10 Artisan Mopsters (two of each colour variation), supplied in our eco-friendly packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barbless Flies","offers":[{"title":"No Thanks","offer_id":56292168302978,"sku":"BF-MOPSTER-SEL","price":19.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Yes Please (+ £12.50)","offer_id":56292168335746,"sku":"BF-MOPSTER-SEL-BOXED","price":31.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1291\/2709\/files\/Mopster_Cover_56c301db-9a63-41ba-819f-961f786ebea2.png?v=1769778611"},{"product_id":"stillwater-lure-taster-selection","title":"Stillwater Lure Taster Selection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBarbless Lures Taster Selection - designed for stillwater fishing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn updated foray into the Stillwater scene. We have taken the most successful stillwater lure patterns and combined them into a single taster selection, especially tied for Stillwater fishing in Autumn and colder weather conditions, ideally targeting rainbow trout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese lures are all tied on strong barbless size 10, 12 \u0026amp; 14 hooks. This selection contains 9 flies.\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\u003eBlue Flash Damsel.\u003c\/strong\u003e This fly is now gaining popularity with the still water angler, tied with Olive Marabou with a blue tinsel flash running the length of the fly. This selection contains 1 each of sizes 10, 12 and 14.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Flash 'Feeler' Damsel.\u003c\/strong\u003e This fly is now gaining popularity with the still water angler, tied with Olive Marabou with a blue tinsel flash running the length of the fly, including 'feeler' silicone for added movement. This selection contains 1 each of sizes 10 and 12.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoolly Bugger (Black \u0026amp; Olive) -\u003c\/strong\u003e The most fished lure\/streamer pattern around the world. This fly is weighted with a brass bead and will sink at a slower rate. Just make sure you keep in touch whilst it's in the water! This selection contains 1 each of sizes 10 and 12.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWoolly Bugger (Black) -\u003c\/strong\u003e The most fished lure\/streamer pattern around the world. This fly is weighted with a brass bead and will sink at a slower rate. 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