16 Daddy Longlegs and Hoppers on a Fly Patch with a Zinger
16 Daddy Longlegs and Hoppers on a Fly Patch with a Zinger
£17.45
Ex Tax: £14.54
- Stock: In Stock
- Model: 416/4-FLYPATCH
- MPN: 417/4-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 Daddy Longlegs and Hoppers
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 patternFly patch alone retails at £4.75 and can be purchased here. Fly Patch measures 10.2cm x 6.7cm x 0.5cm
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.
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 Daddy Longlegs and Hoppers
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 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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