28 Boxed Barbless Daddys
28 Boxed Barbless Daddys
£16.99
Ex Tax: £14.16
- Stock: In Stock
- Model: BNBX36
- MPN: BNBX36
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Here we have a lovely set of 28 Daddys. Trout Flies supplied in our water tight snap lid trout fly box. Mixed sizes There are 28 flies in total - 4 Barbless Standard Daddy4 Barbless Muddler Daddy4 Barbless Goldhead Daddy 8 Barbless Goldhead Detached 4 Foam Daddy
4 Skinny Foam Daddy
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. 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 !
Here we have a lovely set of 28 Daddys. Trout Flies supplied in our water tight snap lid trout fly box. Mixed sizes
There are 28 flies in total -
4 Barbless Standard Daddy
4 Barbless Muddler Daddy
4 Barbless Goldhead Daddy
8 Barbless Goldhead Detached
4 Foam Daddy
4 Skinny Foam Daddy
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.
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 !
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