40 Daddy and Hopper Flies Boxed Set
40 Daddy and Hopper Flies Boxed Set
£28.99
Ex Tax: £24.16
- Stock: In Stock
- Model: NBX20
- MPN: NBX20
Here we have a lovely set of 40 Daddies and Hoppers Trout Flies supplied in our water tight snap lid trout fly box. There are 40 flies in total, 20 Mixed Hoppers and 20 Mixed Daddys from our online collection mixed size of 10/12/14
20x mixed daddy20x mixed hopper
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.The slimline lock
box measures 187mm x 102mm x 16mm we retail these boxes at £7.99 so with the
fly collection it makes them a great purchase.
Here we have a lovely set of 40 Daddies and Hoppers Trout Flies supplied in our water tight snap lid trout fly box.
There are 40 flies in total, 20 Mixed Hoppers and 20 Mixed Daddys from our online collection mixed size of 10/12/14
20x mixed daddy
20x mixed hopper
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 we retail these boxes at £7.99 so with the
fly collection it makes them a great purchase.
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