Foam Klinks & Micro Dries - It's time for the Summer flies

As I'm sure you are well aware, it's forecast to be been pretty warm over the next week or so. For this reason, it's best to time your visits to the water appropriately.

When you do venture out, it will increase your success massively if you time it right - either fish very early in the morning (using caddis imitations), or late in the evening - one hour either side of dusk (to catch any evening rise).

The smaller, more imitative, flies are much more successful throughout late July and August, of course, you also need the right approach and a little bit of watercraft to make the most of your time on the water - take a look at the end of this email for some great summer river and stillwater watercraft tips.

Small flies are king throughout late July and August, but you also need the best flies for the conditions - small & imitative - but crucially, ones you can also see.

In this email we are releasing our NEW Foam Post Klinkhamers:

We've all been there - you're fishing on an evening in low light and you need something which you can see, but more importantly, will still catch! One of the great difficulties in fishing smaller dry flies is the ability to quickly spot where your fly actually is, with our NEW Foam Post Klinkhamer Selection of flies you will have no problem seeing them (the white foam posts show up extremely well against virtually any background).

You will not miss a take with these - The new Foam Post Klinkhamer Selection saves your eyesight!

All of these flies have been chosen for both their blank saving and high visibility.

You will not miss a take with these - A selection of 16 flies to save your eyesight! All of these flies have been chosen for both their blank saving and high visibility in all conditions. We've all been there; you're fishing on an evening in low light and you need something which will still catch, but importantly - you need to be able to see it!

One of the great difficulties in fishing smaller flies is the ability to quickly spot where your fly actually is, with this selection you will have no problem seeing them (even though they are only small).

The klinkhammer fly was invented by Hans van Klinken - a Dutch angler and fly tyer. The klinkhamer is celebrating its 40 year anniversary this year. It was devised as a solution to imitating either an emerging fly or one trapped in the meniscus and are a great general imitation of the smaller flies which appear on the water in summer.

They are especially good because of the profile they exhibit when on the water, with the hackle suspending the fly at the perfect angle. The foam posts are also good for keeping the fly afloat in the more turbulent water - and enabling you to quickly see where the fly actually is!

Here's a rundown of the flies included in our NEW Foam Post Klinkhamer Selection:

Adams Foam Post Klink - An Adams version of the popular klinkhamer style fly. These have been tied with a white high-density foam post that has exceptional buoyancy and is highly visible - even in the smallest sizes. Our selection contains 2 each of sizes 14 & 18.

Black Foam Post Klink - A Black version of the popular klinkhamer style fly. These have been tied with a white high-density foam post that has exceptional buoyancy and is highly visible - even in the smallest sizes. Our selection contains 2 each of sizes 14 & 18.

Hares Ear Foam Post Klink - A Hares Ear bodied version of the popular klinkhamer style fly. These have been tied with a white high-density foam post that has exceptional buoyancy and is highly visible - even in the smallest sizes. Our selection contains 2 each of sizes 14 & 18.

Olive Foam Post Klink - An Olive version of the popular klinkhamer style fly. These have been tied with a white high-density foam post that has exceptional buoyancy and is highly visible - even in the smallest sizes. Our selection contains 2 each of sizes 14 & 18.

Ok, you've sold me on them, "What's the price?" I hear you ask - we are making our NEW Foam Post Klinkhamer Selection of flies available to you for only £20, including free delivery to anywhere within the UK. 

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Go on ... you know you want to!

Fishing in the summertime heat can be very challenging. Here are a few tips to help you get the most from your warm weather fly fishing trips

• Arrive Early - Arriving at the water as early as possible is a great way to avoid high water temperatures. The ideal water temperatures that trout thrive in are anywhere from 45 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Temperatures above 65 degrees result in stressed fish. Getting on the water early also increases your chances of having the water to yourself.
• Look for cover. - During the day fish will always head for cover, this means you will need to fish tight to the banks and under any overhanging vegetation. This is where the "Bow and Arrow" and "Under The Tip" casts come to the fore.
• Always Have a Plan B - Think about streamers. Should you arrive at the water and it looks devoid of fish, try running a small streamer (or Stalking Bug) through any of the deeper pools or drop-offs.
• Listen For Fast Water - When we become warm we turn on a fan to cool down. When fish sense warmer water temperatures they head for fast-moving currents, the faster more oxygenated water running through their gills effectively cools them down. I always head for water that I can hear running - try it, you will not be disappointed.
• In Stillwaters, Go Deep - Fish look for cooler waters in the deep when the top waters start to warm up. Use deep-diving nymphs and worm patterns to scour ledges or drop-offs in the lake. Water temperatures can change by as much as 10 degrees for every 10 feet of depth.
• Finally, Take Care Of Yourself - When you're fishing in hot weather, you need to make sure you stay hydrated. If possible, avoid caffeinated or alcoholic drinks - these can dehydrate you very quickly. Stick to water or a drink with added electrolytes to stay in good shape. If you do fish in the warmest part of the day remember to protect your head and neck from the sun with suncream and use proper fishing clothing that blocks UV rays.

Tight lines & keep cool.