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16 Beetles - on a Fly Patch with a Zinger

16 Beetles - on a Fly Patch with a Zinger
16 Beetles - on a Fly Patch with a Zinger
16 Beetles - on a Fly Patch with a Zinger
16 Beetles - on a Fly Patch with a Zinger
16 Beetles - on a Fly Patch with a Zinger
16 Beetles - on a Fly Patch with a Zinger
16 Beetles - on a Fly Patch with a Zinger
16 Beetles - on a Fly Patch with a Zinger
16 Beetles - on a Fly Patch with a Zinger
16 Beetles - on a Fly Patch with a Zinger
16 Beetles - on a Fly Patch with a Zinger
16 Beetles - on a Fly Patch with a Zinger
16 Beetles - on a Fly Patch with a Zinger
£13.99
Ex Tax: £11.66
  • Stock: In Stock
  • Model: 15-FLYPATCH
  • MPN: 15-FLYPATCH

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These fly patches are fab for popping on your vest, complete with zinger so you can have your favourite flies handy! 
Here we have the fly patch complete with 16 Beetles - Mixed gum and original beetles, black and brown

Should a fly be out of stock we will replace with a similar pattern

Choice of sizes available 
If one fly is out of stock we will replace with a similar pattern
Fly patch alone retails at £4.75 and can be purchased here
Fly Patch measures 10.2cm x 6.7cm x 0.5cm 

What Are Beetle Flies? Beetle flies imitate various types of beetles - those hard-shelled insects that live in vegetation around water and occasionally fall or get blown onto the surface. They represent a substantial meal for trout and often trigger aggressive strikes.
Key Characteristics:
  • Body: Usually black, brown, or dark-colored foam or dubbed bodies
  • Shell/Back: Often tied with a hard-looking back using deer hair, foam, or synthetic materials
  • Profile: Chunky, rounded appearance that sits low on the water
  • Size: Typically tied on size 10-16 hooks
  • Legs: Sometimes include rubber legs or hackle fibers
Natural Behavior & Fishing Technique: Black beetle flies are particularly effective as they imitate land-based insects that fall into water from the bank. The recommended fishing technique is to let the fly drift naturally on the surface with occasional twitches to simulate a struggling beetle - this movement triggers trout strikes as it mimics a beetle that's fallen in and is trying to escape.
When to Use Them:
  • Season: Most effective during summer and early autumn
  • Location: Near bankside vegetation, overhanging trees, grassy areas
  • Time: Can work throughout the day, but often best during warm afternoons
  • Weather: Particularly good on breezy days when naturals get blown onto water
Popular Beetle Patterns:
  • Foam Beetles: High-floating, durable patterns
  • Deer Hair Beetles: Classic, natural-looking patterns
  • Parachute Beetles: Easy to see on the water
  • Black Beetle (as mentioned in our context): Specifically effective for imitating land-based insects
Fishing Techniques:

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