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Kate McLaren

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Description

The Kate McLaren is a Scottish wet fly invented by William Robertson in the 1930's. It is a very effective wet fly when fished on the bob as part of a team of flies for traditional loch style fishing. It is also extremely effective for Rainbow trout as well as brownies. Our wet flies are all tied with the finest hackles and materials available. Size: 12

Specifications

Category

Wet Flies

Target Species

trout

Techniques

casting

Water Column

subsurface

Action

soft swing

Conditions

clear water, open water

Field Notes

A traditional Scottish wet fly for loch-style fishing, especially when fished on the bob in a team of flies. It is designed to swing or drift below the surface and can be effective for trout in a variety of conditions.

Pros

  • Classic wet-fly profile for traditional loch fishing
  • Effective for rainbow trout and brown trout
  • Simple, proven pattern

Cons

  • Requires fly-fishing setup and some presentation skill
  • Less suited to fast topwater-style fishing

Keywords

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