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24 Barbless Daddy and Hoppers Boxed Set

24 Barbless Daddy and Hoppers Boxed Set
24 Barbless Daddy and Hoppers Boxed Set
£15.99
Ex Tax: £13.33
  • Stock: In Stock
  • Model: BNBX106
  • MPN: BNBX106

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Here we have a lovely set of 24 Barbless Daddy and hoppers. Trout Flies supplied in our water tight snap lid trout fly box. Mixed Sizes
 
There are 24 Barbless flies in total from our online collection
 

The slimline lock box measures 187mm x 102mm x 16mm we retail these boxes at £7.99 so with the fly collection it makes them a great purchase.


As we pick these sets to order the flies may differ to the image, but all our flies are designed to catch fish !

What are Daddy Long Legs Flies? Daddy long legs trout flies imitate crane flies - those gangly, long-legged insects that often get blown onto the water surface. They're terrestrial insects, so they represent an opportunistic food source for trout when they accidentally end up in the water.
When to Use Them:
  • Best Season: Late summer through autumn (August-October)
  • Weather Conditions: Particularly effective on windy days when naturals get blown onto the water
  • Time of Day: Can work throughout the day, but often most productive in the afternoon and evening
Fishing Techniques:
  • Natural Drift: Let the fly drift naturally on the surface - daddy long legs typically struggle when they hit the water
  • Occasional Twitches: Give the fly small twitches to imitate the struggling movement of a crane fly trying to escape
  • Target Areas: Fish near banks, overhanging vegetation, and areas where terrestrials might fall in
Why Trout Love Them: Daddy long legs represent a substantial meal for trout - they're much larger than most aquatic insects, making them an attractive target. The erratic movement of a struggling crane fly on the surface often triggers aggressive strikes.

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