40 Boxed Daddys
40 Boxed Daddys
£20.99
Ex Tax: £17.49
- Stock: In Stock
- Model: NBX107
- MPN: NBX107
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Here we have a lovely set of 40 Daddy Longlegs Trout Flies supplied in our water tight snap lid trout fly box. Mixed Size 10/12 There are 40 flies in total -
5 Standard Daddy5 Muddler Daddy 5 Goldhead Daddy10 Tipped Daddy (Assorted colours)15 Flexi Daddy (Assorted Colours) The slimline lock box
measures 187mm x 102mm x 16mm
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.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 40 Daddy Longlegs Trout Flies supplied in our water tight snap lid trout fly box. Mixed Size 10/12
There are 40 flies in total -
5 Standard Daddy
5 Muddler Daddy
5 Goldhead Daddy
10 Tipped Daddy (Assorted colours)
15 Flexi Daddy (Assorted Colours)
The slimline lock box measures 187mm x 102mm x 16mm
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.
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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