24 Boxed Daddys - Flat Foam and Standard

Name: 24 Boxed Daddys - Flat Foam and Standard
Brand: Troutflies UK - Flies
Price: 22.50 GBP
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Here we have a lovely set of 24 Daddys - Flat Foam and Standard Daddy Longlegs Trout Flies supplied in our water tight snap lid trout fly box.

There are 24 flies in total -
12 Flat Foam Daddy (Assorted Colours)
4 Standard Daddy
4 Standard Goldhead Daddy
4 Flexi Daddy

The slimline lock box measures 187mm x 102mm x 16mm

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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