Barbless Flies

Five Shades of Grey

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Description

A midge version of this popular klinkhamer style fly - these work especially well in the evenings. These have been tied with a contrasting grey Z-Lon post, which has exceptional buoyancy and sits just right on the water. This fly is only available in sizes 16, 18, 20 & 22. A stunning fly, ideal as a general initiation of most up-winged flies on the water in the warmer months. Features: Hook: Ahrex FW503 Size 16, 18, 20 & 22 Wing: C-Lon Grey Hackle: Dark Dun Tail: Grey Micro Fibbets Body: Grey Biot Thorax: Superfine Adams Grey Thread: UNI 12/0 Black

Specifications

Category

Dry Flies

Target Species

trout

Techniques

casting, finesse

Water Column

surface

Action

dead drift

Conditions

clear water, low light, open water

Field Notes

This is a dry fly designed to imitate small up-winged insects and midges, especially during evening hatches. Fish it on a dead drift in calm to lightly broken water when trout are rising to the surface. The high-visibility post helps track the fly in low light and on technical water.

Pros

  • High-buoyancy Z-Lon post rides well on the surface
  • Good visibility for evening fishing
  • Small sizes suit selective trout feeding on tiny insects

Cons

  • Small hook sizes can be difficult to see and handle
  • Best when fish are actively taking dries

Keywords

shadesgreybarblessfliesmidgeversionpopularklinkhamerstyleflyworkeveningstiedcontrastingz-lonpostexceptionalbuoyancy

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