We keep talking about the flies that are catching, but what do they look like, and how do they work? That's what we are tackling this week...
Let's start with the heavy hitters
LURES
These are the big, flashy flies that will hopefully set up an aggressive take in the trout. Mostly used as a blind cast, followed by a fast retrieve, these patterns kick through the water. The idea is to bring the fish to the fly.
THE BLUE FLASH DAMSEL
This is easily the most popular in the UK. This fly will work on any still water.
DANCER
As you can see, the Dancer is very similar in shape to the Damsel fly. However, these have a bigger variety of colour.
CATS WHISKER
Another big name fly. The Cat's Whisker works in the same as the other flies above. With a fast retrieve. Cats whiskers will nearly always have the white, yellow combo.
BLOBS
This pattern is a lot small then the other lures we are showing. This fly works well with both a fast retrieve and letting them drop through the water.
DRY FLIES
This is what people think of when it comes to the purest form of fly-fishing. Dry flies sit on the surface. The idea is to cast to a feeding fish to induce the take.
STIMULATOR
This is a very good dry fly, and can be used to mimic a good number of insects, this fly will catch fish all year round.
KLINKHAMMER
This possibly the best dry fly to fish at Meon Springs. We have a lot of midges and gnats in our water, which this fly represents. The Klinkhammer has a multitude of colours.
BLACK GNAT
Again a popular fly, the actual Black Gnat pattern is a real killer on the catch and release lakes. This is a fly that will work all year round.
GREY WULF
This is probably one of the most iconic dry flies, mostly used in the Mayfly season on the rivers. However, will easily move trout on a still water, locking into a curiosity response. They will take the fly to try and work out what it is.
ANTS
Another black fly that covers a great many of insects as far as the trout are concerned. Along with the Kilnkhammer and the Gnat, the Ant should be a staple in any dry fly box.
NYMPHS
Similar to the dry fly in the fact that these flies are to mimic natural food with the water. Nymphs are fished below the water's surface, filling out a dual role. One to move the fish to your fly as they hunt for food. Secondly they also work well at placing the fly to feeding fish.
PHEASANT TAIL NYMPH
A bit like the Damsel Fly, this nymph will catch fish not only on stillwaters but on rivers all over the world. A pattern that covers a whole host of food sources for trout and grayling alike.
HARES EAR NYMPH
This falls into the same as the Pheasant Tail. The Hares Ear will cover a lot of food sources for the trout. However, this is the fly that will get the take if the Pheasant Tail fails.
COPPER JOHN
The Copper John again in the same vain as the 2 nymphs above, however this is made from copper wire. This will make the fly sink faster, perfect for fish hugging the bottom of the lake or river.
BUZZER
The buzzer is the most talked about fly here at Meon. If in doubt put on a Buzzer
they work all year round, have loads of colours to chose from and can be fished under an indicator, on the drop and with a slow retrieve.
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