Flies of the Month

My pick for some useful flies for February

February is often a settled month and should see terrestrial insect activity at it's peak.

The cooler summer has meant they've been slow to arrive but they should be about in good numbers on hotter days. The Cicada's a must and don't forget about the Buzzy Blowfly as both will catch a heap of fish this month!

All of the larger terrestrial patterns will work, so make sure you are armed with plenty. The fish will have seen plenty of flies by now so often it's something a little different that will work, and going small is a good tactic

On the willow lined streams it's Willow Grub time & don't forget the consistent produces like the Adams parachute, Dads Favourite and emerger patterns if there are mayflies in evidence

Dries and Terrestrials;

Blowfly

One of the Best

Clarks Cicada

Exciting, the fish'll charge them!

Carty's GFF

3 colours for a different look

My favourite, it just catches so many fish.....!!

Great general purpose terrestrial

And for something a little different

and another

and another

Excellent fun

Rainbows can't resist 'em

Browns love 'em

Crystal Stimulator

and rainbows these

Nymphs that are useful include the usuals listed below. The fish will have seen lots of Gold beads by now so it's a good idea to start using the Black Bead heads and fishing two nymphs together is effective, one bead head to sink a smaller nymph down into the fish's zone.

My favourite nymph, #16 is a killer!

Hare & Copper

High country lakes are open, these (below) are consistent producers and don't discount the terrestrials, they can be very affective too at this time of the year

Hamils Killer

Mrs Simpson

Woolly Buggers

Damsel Fly Nymph

Dragon Fly Nymph - Olive

Damsel Fly Tan

an old favourite that catches fish!

Black and Peacock

Snail pattern

Good Luck

Steve