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McPhail Octopus

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Description

The McPhail Octopus is a great wet mayfly pattern that is extremely popular on the loughs in Ireland for wild brown trout. Tied with a deer hair wing, this is the ideal pattern for pulling through a wave on a floater or intermediate. Designed by Fulling Mill fly designer, Davie McPhail. Size: 10

Specifications

Category

Wet Flies

Target Species

trout

Techniques

casting

Water Column

subsurface

Action

wet fly drift

Conditions

open water, low light

Field Notes

This is a wet mayfly pattern for trout, especially on loughs and other stillwater fisheries. Fish it on a floater or intermediate line and pull it through a wave or gentle chop to imitate emerging insects.

Pros

  • Effective wet mayfly imitation for wild brown trout
  • Works well on floater or intermediate lines
  • Good choice for lough fishing and wavey conditions

Cons

  • Not a general-purpose dry fly
  • Less suited to fast-sinking or deep presentations

Keywords

mcphailoctopusorvisgreatwetmayflypatternextremelypopularloughsirelandwildbrowntrouttieddeerhairwing

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