Flies for when Trout are not Rising

 

 

At the bottom of the page are some selections for Still and Running water

Trout and Grayling spend most of there time rooting through gravel and weedbeds looking for nymphs, larva, shrimp and the like, so no wonder the flies on this page are essential for any still or running water. All are weighted with lead wire,  or a goldbead and lead wire, which are that bit heavier, and can be used in teams of two or as a point fly with Spiders on droppers. Most are pretty drab patterns, the fish like them that way, some have added colour which can be useful in peat stained waters or in very fast water where the fish need some help to spot them
For super heavy patterns, look in the Czech Nymphs category.




GOLDBEAD HARE'S EAR

 

Goldbead Hares Ear  #10  -  3 flies for £1.65 

 

 

 

Again lead wired to help it to sink, remember to soak the fly well to get rid of any air in the fly before fishing.
Tied with Herdwick wool that straggles more the more the fish chew it! The size 10 uses a 3mm silverbead so you can spot it in you box
All the Goldbead/leaded patterns make good mini stalking patterns.

Goldbead Killer Bug  #10   3 flies for £1.65 

Goldbead Killer Bug  #12   3 flies for £1.65 

Goldbead Killer Bug  #14   3 flies for £1.65 

 

A larger fly to imitate bottom crawling bugs such as dragonfly and damsel fly nymphs.

Leaded Ombudsman  LS#8  -  2 flies for £1.50 

 

The standby fly for all flyfishers tied on a larger hook. Black herl head that shows up well. Imitates larger nymphs such as stoneflies, caddis larva etc.,

Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear LS#10  -  2 flies for £1.50 

 

 

Trout and especially grayling love a touch of pink. Try this pattern in fast or peat stained water.



Leaded Pink Shrimp  #12    3 flies for £1.35 

 

Leaded Pink Shrimp #14  3 flies for £1.35  

 

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