Flies of the Month
My pick for some useful flies for February |
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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 |
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Dries and Terrestrials; |
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One of the Best |
Exciting, the fish'll charge them! |
3 colours for a different look |
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Sparkys Spider Black
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Swishers Foam PMX - Black
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Black Gnat
My favourite, it just catches so many fish.....!! |
General Terrestrial
Great general purpose terrestrial |
Mack Blowfly
And for something a little different |
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Green Machine
and another |
Parachute Madame X
and another |
Floating Willow Grub
Excellent fun |
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Royal Wulf
Rainbows can't resist 'em |
Humpy's
Browns love 'em |
and rainbows these |
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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. |
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Hare &
Copper Black Tungsten
My favourite nymph, #16 is a killer! |
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Pheasant Tail
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Pogo Nymph -
Stu's
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Hare &
Pheasant Black Tungsten
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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 |
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Little Bugger - Olive & Peacock
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Loves Lure
an old favourite that catches fish! |
Midge Black
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Snail pattern |
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Good Luck Steve |
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February is often a settled month and should see terrestrial insect activity at it's peak.
