NEW Adult Buzzer Selections - For all you Stillwater Addicts

by Richard Fieldhouse February 16, 2023

I saw the first signs that Spring is just around the corner as I took our dog (Ronnie) for a walk around a local stillwater yesterday afternoon. The sun was just at its peak, and towards the back of the lake - sheltered from the breeze - there were clouds of buzzers, all hatching in the dappled sunlight.

As the buzzers are just starting to get going, we've one (or two) for all you Stillwater addicts today, we've just received these stunning buzzers into Barbless Flies HQ this week (we've been waiting to see these in real life - they really are stunning!) - ones you may not have seen anywhere else (especially in barbless form) - Adult Buzzers and Adult Emerger Buzzers.

As a quick synopsis, we have the following available:

The Adult Buzzer Selection - 16 Adult Buzzers for only £26.
The Adult Emerger Buzzer Selection - 15 Adult Emerger Buzzers for only £24.

Read on McDuff for more info, images of the selections, and some background info on buzzers and how to get the best out of them when fishing ...

*** We only have a very limited supply of these Adult Buzzers (and once they are gone there will be no more until next year), so if you would like some, you will need to be quick!! ***

This style of midge/buzzer imitation is not made available very often, it is an imitation of the adult midge just before 'take-off'. These are really successful in the darker colours and are fished with just the wing tip above the surface of the water.

Just to whet your appetite, here's a look at a few:

This selection of Adult Buzzers (one of our most popular Stillwater flies), has been put together by popular demand. The selection contains two each of all our Adult Buzzers (click on any image or button to get a closer view of the flies):

Yellow Owl Adult Buzzer
Claret Adult Buzzer
Hare's Ear Adult Buzzer
Olive Adult Skinny Buzzer
Black Adult Skinny Buzzer
Olive Adult Buzzer
Black Adult Buzzer
Grey Adult Buzzer

This is the perfect selection of flies for fishing any buzzer hatch, just keep them in the surface film and let the wind do the rest! This selection contains 16 Adult Buzzers (all in a size 12), supplied in our eco-friendly packaging. Available now for only £26 - you will need to be quick, as we only have a few selections available.

This style of midge/buzzer imitation is another that is not made available very often, it is an imitation of the adult midge as it ascends the water column. These are really successful in the shiny colours and are best fished just under the surface (as a part of a team).

Just to whet your appetite, here's a look at a few:

This selection of Emerging Adult Buzzers (one of our most popular Stillwater flies), has been put together by popular demand. The selection contains three each of all our Emerging Adult Buzzers (click on any image or button to get a closer view of the flies):

Copper Emerging Adult Buzzer
Black Emerging Adult Buzzer
Claret Emerging Adult Buzzer
Olive Emerging Adult Buzzer
Orange Emerging Adult Buzzer

This is the perfect selection of flies for fishing any buzzer hatch, just keep them in the surface film and let the wind do the rest! This selection contains 15 Adult Emerger Buzzers (all in a size 12), supplied in our eco-friendly packaging. Available now for only £24 - you will need to be quick, as we only have a few selections available.

What Are Buzzers?

Buzzers are the pupal form of midges (chironmidae) – they are the form between the larva (bloodworm etc) and the adult flying insect. They are the most abundant food supply that a Stillwater trout will encounter. Buzzers are found in all waters at all times of the year but are especially abundant in the Spring months of April, May & June – this is the best time for buzzer fishing in UK stillwaters.

When you see a buzzer in its natural form, there are two things that are very apparent:

They are bigger than you first expect – ranging in size from 8mm to 15mm (a size 10 to 16 hook)
They are very thin

Buzzers are generally seen just under the surface of the water and as far as the fly angler is concerned, we try to imitate them at the stage where they are transforming into the adult:

Why Are They Important?

Buzzers are important to the fly angler as this is the staple food of any trout which has been in a Stillwater for any length of time. As so, it is important to understand how best to fish them. Buzzer fishing is not just about the fly you use, it’s more about the style and how they are fished.

Top Tips When Fishing Buzzers

When it's Still: Use a floating line, long leader and a team of three buzzers. Cast out, and before the flies start to sink, pull the line to straighten out the leader. Then pause (keeping in touch with the flies) and wait for the flies to drop, takes usually come with the buzzers on the drop. You should spot a take before you feel it, keep an eye on the fly line and leader for any abnormal movement. If the buzzers hit the bottom, just a few pulls on the fly line should bring them back to the surface, and you can start again by letting them sink.

When it's Windy: Still use a floating line, but this time use a shorted leader. Check the direction of the wind and cast out across the wind (i.e. the wind is side-on to you) - always make sure the wind is to your left shoulder if you are right-handed (and the right shoulder if you are left-handed). Again, using a team of three buzzers, cast out and allow the buzzers to drift with the wind. You should not need to retrieve your line, as the wind will make sure your leader straightens up. Again, you will usually see the take before you feel it - just remember to strike in the opposite direction to the direction your flies are moving. Once the flies have drifted as far as you think possible, lift the flies slowly from the water, it's surprising how many fish take your buzzers as you're about to re-cast!.

If You Fancy Something A Little More Traditional

These buzzers are great imitations and come in a variety of colours (all tied on barbless hooks - of course!). In total there are 24 buzzers supplied in our eco-friendly packaging. All of these flies are hand tied using barbless hooks, in sizes 12 and 16 using quality materials. Once again, we do not charge anything for delivery, to anywhere in the world. Descriptions and photo's of our barbless buzzers can be found below:

Glass Black Buzzer - 2 each of sizes 12 & 16
Traffic Light Buzzer - 2 each of sizes 12 & 16
Blakestons Buzzer - 2 each of sizes 12 & 16
Superglue Buzzer - 2 each of sizes 12 & 16
Quill Olive Buzzer - 2 each of sizes 12 & 16
Bibio Buzzer - 2 each of sizes 12 & 16

This is the perfect selection of flies for fishing any buzzer hatch, just fish them deep and let the wind do the rest! This selection contains 24 Traditional Barbless Buzzers, supplied in our eco-friendly packaging, available now for only £24.

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