Orvis UK

Dunkeld

$1.45

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Description

A classic pattern that was originally a Salmon fly, can be used in the middle or on the point of a wet fly cast, the bright flashy dressing it very effective when fished on a sunk line through daphnia blooms on the reservoirs in summer, it's also an excellent Seatrout pattern on rivers or Lochs in peaty water.

Specifications

Category

Wet Flies

Target Species

salmon-steelhead, trout

Techniques

casting

Water Column

subsurface

Action

soft pulsing wet fly movement

Conditions

dirty water, low light

Field Notes

A classic wet fly pattern for fishing on a sunk line, especially when trout or seatrout are feeding in peaty water or during daphnia blooms. It can be fished in the middle or on the point of a wet fly cast to cover subsurface feeding lanes.

Pros

  • Bright, flashy dressing stands out in stained or peaty water
  • Versatile wet fly for reservoirs, rivers, and lochs
  • Works well on a sunk line

Cons

  • Not a surface pattern
  • Can be less effective in very clear water or when fish are keyed on tiny naturals

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