Barbless Flies

Grey Wulff (McPhail)

$3

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Description

The Wulff dry fly was first tied by Lee Wulff, and with its bushy hackle is a great fly for those riffles which would sink a more delicate fly. Fish these flies as a standard dry, but don't be afraid to also fish these when they are wet - they are surprisingly successful fished in the surface film! The Wulff flies come into their own in an afternoon through to late evenings. Grey Wulff. The classic Grey Wulff, tied on a wide gape barbless hook. With a grey body and grey hackle. This pattern has grey wings with brown tips. When searching the river with a Wulff , try this technique: 1. From the bank, section the river into lanes about 3ft wide. 2. Cast upstream and make 3 or 4 drifts in the nearest lane, repeat for each lane, working away from you. 3. Step upstream and repeat the process. This fly is available in either size 12 or 16. Choose your size and then click "Add to Cart", you can adjust the quantities in your cart.

Specifications

Category

Dry Flies

Target Species

trout

Techniques

casting, finesse

Water Column

surface

Conditions

current, low light, open water

Field Notes

Use as a standard dry fly on riffles and broken water where a bushier pattern can stay visible and afloat. It can also be fished in the surface film when trout are taking emergers or when a subtle dry presentation is needed in the evening hatch window.

Pros

  • Floats well in riffled water
  • Good visibility and profile
  • Can work as a dry or in the surface film

Cons

  • Less delicate than sparse dry flies
  • May be too bulky for very calm, glassy water

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