{"title":"Daddy Long-Legs","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"the-orange-foam-daddy","title":"The Orange Foam Daddy - Artisan Range","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Orange Foam Daddy - from Barbless Flies Artisan Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eThese 'daddies' - part of our Artisan Range - are tied to the exact size of the insect it imitates (in this case, a Crane Fly -\u003cem\u003eTipulidae\u003c\/em\u003e) on a size 14 AHREX hook and using the very best materials available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally seen from August through to October, Crane flies hatch in the ground on cool humid mornings. It pays to fish these when the wind is blowing, the Daddy Long Legs is not good at flying and are always blown onto the water. The legs on these flies seem to act as a trigger to the fish (especially when twitched). These flies are tied on a \u003cstrong\u003eSize 14\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAHREX FW525\u003c\/strong\u003e barbless hook with a slender hackle and swept-back legs (to make the fly more aerodynamic), which still allows them to create a wake on the surface when any action is imparted to them, again, another trigger point the fish home into.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen Daddy Long Legs are hatching in the area\u003c\/strong\u003e, use these flies with a slightly heavier tippet than you would normally use - it will reduce the amount of twist in the leader as these flies are fairly big and wind-resistant. Daddy Long Legs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eare also surprisingly effective when fished as a wet fly, so don't be too quick to keep these flies dry. Once wet and submerged, if on a Stillwater, gently \"figure of 8\" them back (on a river, try fishing them in the surface film), and hold on!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Orange Foam Daddy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A twist on the classic Daddy Long Legs pattern. This is a streamlined pattern, tied with swept-back wings, an orange foam body and signature knotted pheasant tail legs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis fly is tied with the very best materials available and on a \u003cstrong\u003eSize 14\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAHREX FW525\u003c\/strong\u003e barbless hook - the best in the business.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barbless Flies","offers":[{"title":"Individual","offer_id":55635591758210,"sku":"BF-SF-O-DADDY-14","price":2.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 6","offer_id":55635591790978,"sku":"BF-SF-O-DADDY-14-6","price":12.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 12","offer_id":55635591823746,"sku":"BF-SF-O-DADDY-14-12","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1291\/2709\/files\/Orange_Foam_Daddy_-_1.png?v=1756913420"},{"product_id":"the-black-foam-daddy-artisan-range","title":"The Black Foam Daddy - Artisan Range","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Black Foam Daddy - from Barbless Flies Artisan Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eThese 'daddies' - part of our Artisan Range - are tied to the exact size of the insect it imitates (in this case, a Crane Fly -\u003cem\u003eTipulidae\u003c\/em\u003e) on size 14 AHREX hooks and using the very best materials available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally seen from August through to October, Crane flies hatch in the ground on cool humid mornings. It pays to fish these when the wind is blowing, the Daddy Long Legs is not good at flying and are always blown onto the water. The legs on these flies seem to act as a trigger to the fish (especially when twitched). These flies are tied on a \u003cstrong\u003eSize 14\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAHREX FW525\u003c\/strong\u003e barbless hook with a slender hackle and swept-back legs (to make the fly more aerodynamic), which still allows them to create a wake on the surface when any action is imparted to them, again, another trigger point the fish home into.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen Daddy Long Legs are hatching in the area\u003c\/strong\u003e, use these flies with a slightly heavier tippet than you would normally use - it will reduce the amount of twist in the leader as these flies are fairly big and wind-resistant. Daddy Long Legs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eare also surprisingly effective when fished as a wet fly, so don't be too quick to keep these flies dry. Once wet and submerged, if on a Stillwater, gently \"figure of 8\" them back (on a river, try fishing them in the surface film), and hold on!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Black Foam Daddy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A twist on the classic Daddy Long Legs pattern. This is a streamlined pattern, tied with swept-back wings, a black foam body and signature knotted pheasant tail legs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis fly is tied with the very best materials available and on a \u003cstrong\u003eSize 14\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAHREX FW525\u003c\/strong\u003e barbless hook - the best in the business.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barbless Flies","offers":[{"title":"Individual","offer_id":55635581337986,"sku":"BF-SF-B-DADDY-14","price":2.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 6","offer_id":55635581370754,"sku":"BF-SF-B-DADDY-14-6","price":12.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 12","offer_id":55635581403522,"sku":"BF-SF-B-DADDY-14-12","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1291\/2709\/files\/Black_Foam_Daddy_-_1.png?v=1756913420"},{"product_id":"the-tan-foam-daddy-artisan-range","title":"The Tan Foam Daddy - Artisan Range","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Tan Foam Daddy - from Barbless Flies Artisan Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eThese 'daddies' - part of our Artisan Range - are tied to the exact size of the insect it imitates (in this case, a Crane Fly -\u003cem\u003eTipulidae\u003c\/em\u003e) on size 14 AHREX hooks and using the very best materials available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally seen from August through to October, Crane flies hatch in the ground on cool humid mornings. It pays to fish these when the wind is blowing, the Daddy Long Legs is not good at flying and are always blown onto the water. The legs on these flies seem to act as a trigger to the fish (especially when twitched). These flies are tied on a \u003cstrong\u003eSize 14\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAHREX FW525\u003c\/strong\u003e barbless hook with a slender hackle and swept-back legs (to make the fly more aerodynamic), which still allows them to create a wake on the surface when any action is imparted to them, again, another trigger point the fish home into.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen Daddy Long Legs are hatching in the area\u003c\/strong\u003e, use these flies with a slightly heavier tippet than you would normally use - it will reduce the amount of twist in the leader as these flies are fairly big and wind-resistant. Daddy Long Legs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eare also surprisingly effective when fished as a wet fly, so don't be too quick to keep these flies dry. Once wet and submerged, if on a Stillwater, gently \"figure of 8\" them back (on a river, try fishing them in the surface film), and hold on!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Tan Foam Daddy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A twist on the classic Daddy Long Legs pattern. This is a streamlined pattern, tied with swept-back wings, a tan foam body (virtually identical in colour to the real insect) and signature knotted pheasant tail legs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis fly is tied with the very best materials available and on a \u003cstrong\u003eSize 14\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAHREX FW525\u003c\/strong\u003e barbless hook - the best in the business.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barbless Flies","offers":[{"title":"Individual","offer_id":55635571114370,"sku":"BF-SF-T-DADDY-14","price":2.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 6","offer_id":55635571147138,"sku":"BF-SF-T-DADDY-14-6","price":12.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 12","offer_id":55635571179906,"sku":"BF-SF-T-DADDY-14-12","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1291\/2709\/files\/Tan_Foam_Daddy_-_1.png?v=1756913420"},{"product_id":"the-peacock-daddy-artisan-range","title":"The Peacock Daddy - Artisan Range","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Peacock Daddy - from Barbless Flies Artisan Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note: \u003c\/strong\u003eThese 'daddies' - part of our Artisan Range - are tied to the exact size of the insect it imitates (in this case, a Crane Fly -\u003cem\u003eTipulidae\u003c\/em\u003e) on a size 12 AHREX hook and using the very best materials available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerally seen from August through to October, Crane flies hatch in the ground on cool humid mornings. It pays to fish these when the wind is blowing, the Daddy Long Legs is not good at flying and are always blown onto the water. The legs on these flies seem to act as a trigger to the fish (especially when twitched). These flies are tied on a \u003cstrong\u003eSize 12\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAHREX FW503\u003c\/strong\u003e barbless hook with a slender hackle and swept-back legs (to make the fly more aerodynamic), which still allows them to create a wake on the surface when any action is imparted to them, again, another trigger point the fish home into.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen Daddy Long Legs are hatching in the area\u003c\/strong\u003e, use these flies with a slightly heavier tippet than you would normally use - it will reduce the amount of twist in the leader as these flies are fairly big and wind-resistant. Daddy Long Legs \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eare also surprisingly effective when fished as a wet fly, so don't be too quick to keep these flies dry. Once wet and submerged, if on a Stillwater, gently \"figure of 8\" them back (on a river, try fishing them in the surface film), and hold on!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Peacock Daddy.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A twist on the classic Daddy Long Legs pattern, and one which works exceptionally well all across the UK. This is a streamlined pattern, tied with a sparse hackle (which includes 2 short wings), a peacock herl body (which allows this pattern to float high on the water) and signature knotted pheasant tail legs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis fly is tied with the very best materials available and on a \u003cstrong\u003eSize 12\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAHREX FW503\u003c\/strong\u003e barbless hook - the best in the business.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barbless Flies","offers":[{"title":"Individual","offer_id":55625884238210,"sku":"BF-SF-P-DADDY-12","price":2.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 6","offer_id":55625884270978,"sku":"BF-SF-P-DADDY-12-6","price":12.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 12","offer_id":55625884303746,"sku":"BF-SF-P-DADDY-12-12","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1291\/2709\/files\/Peacock_Daddy_-_1.png?v=1756913420"},{"product_id":"the-artisan-daddy-selection","title":"The Artisan Daddy Selection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Artisan Daddy Long Legs selection - from Barbless Flies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA selection of 12 exact-sized barbless daddies, comprising 3 different patterns - all tied to the correct proportions of the actual insect!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Daddy Long Legs (or crane fly\/leatherjacket) are land-dwelling insects that are regularly blown onto rivers and stillwaters, where the trout devour them aggressively - especially in late summer and all through Autumn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the back end of last season, when watching trout refuse my usual size 10 and 12 Daddy Long Legs patterns - even when fish were feeding confidently around me - I decided to take a closer look at the naturals themselves. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat I discovered was quite revealing: while the usual commercial patterns are typically tied on size 10-12 hooks to create that \"substantial mouthful\" impression, the actual crane flies blown onto the water are considerably smaller and much more delicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe average Daddy Long Legs that finds its way onto our waters measures closer to what a size 14 hook would represent, with a lighter, more realistic silhouette that doesn't create the heavy disturbance many oversized patterns produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy downsizing our patterns to match the genuine proportions of these terrestrials, I found that the more educated trout, particularly those that had been rejecting the bulkier commercial ties, began taking my smaller flies with renewed confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes, the most effective revolution is simply getting back to what nature actually presents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Orange Foam Daddy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - The classic Daddy Long Legs pattern, tied with an orange foam body (easy to see in very low-light conditions), knotted pheasant tail legs and short hackle wings. This selection contains 4 of size 14.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Black Foam Daddy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003eThe classic Daddy Long Legs pattern, tied with a black foam body (easy to see on the water at distance), knotted pheasant tail legs and short hackle wings. This selection contains 4 of size 14.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Tan Foam Daddy\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003eThe more imitative Daddy Long Legs pattern, tied with a tan foam body (identical colour to the real thing), knotted pheasant tail legs and short hackle wings. This selection contains 4 of size 14.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTOP TIP\u003c\/strong\u003e: Use these flies with a slightly heavier tippet than you would normally use - it will reduce the amount of twist in the leader as these flies are fairly big and wind-resistant. Daddy Long Legs are also surprisingly effective when fished as a wet fly, so don't be too quick to keep these flies dry, once wet and submerged, if on a Stillwater, gently \"figure of 8\" them back (on a river try fishing them in the surface film), and hold on!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"three columns alpha\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Should the \"Tree Trout\" steal any of your flies, you can replace then - each of the flies included within this selection are also available to buy individually - \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.barbless-flies.co.uk\/collections\/the-daddies\"\u003ejust click here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe price includes 12 barbless Daddy Long Legs patterns, supplied in our eco-friendly packaging. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe currently have these fly selections in stock and will ship them to you as soon as we receive notification of your payment. Generally, if a payment is made in the morning (and you choose our 1st Class Tracked option at checkout), your flies will be with you the very next day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Barbless Flies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55625853829506,"sku":"BF-SF-DADDY","price":24.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1291\/2709\/files\/Daddy_Selection_791c41a3-84bd-4497-9349-acefb8005f4c.png?v=1756893193"},{"product_id":"the-nattslanda-caddis-sedge","title":"The Nattslända (Caddis\/Sedge)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe N\u003cmark class=\"HxTRcb\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-wiz-uids=\"AqHZee_k\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwie68KlyZ-VAxXbU0EAHedgCzcQuJAPegoIAggACAAIBBAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 500; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(0, 29, 53);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(0, 29, 53);'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yADgie\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(0, 29, 53);' style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eattslända\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/mark\u003e Caddis\/Sedge - from Barbless Flies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA dry fly imitation for Caddis\/Sedge hatches on both Rivers and Stillwaters.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis Swedish-inspired caddis\/sedge imitation features a detached foam body, designed to create a highly natural silhouette on the water. The thorax is made from Pine Squirrel Natural dubbing, giving it a lifelike, soft, and buggy texture that enhances realism. There is also an underwrapped hackle to ensure a 'buggy' appearance and aid buoyancy in rougher water, ensuring a natural presentation and excellent visibility. It also doubles up as a cracking smaller Daddy Long-Legs\/Crane fly imitation - which will come in handy towards the end of August.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"heading\" class=\"otQkpb\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Fish It\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003eThe pattern is incredibly versatile and can be fished in several ways depending on the water and fish activity:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-source=\"spoks\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDead drift -\u003c\/b\u003e Cast upstream into the evening rise, mend, let it travel. Start here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Twitch -\u003c\/b\u003e Caddis swim to the bank before hatching. Occasionally, skate the fly across the surface during the drift. Trout know this behaviour. They respond to it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDuo rig -\u003c\/b\u003e pair it with a nymph on the dropper for rivers where fish are still holding deep but beginning to look up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStillwater -\u003c\/b\u003e Floating line, figure-of-eight or static. In this heat, fish the margins in last two hours of light. Leave it, let any breeze take it and watch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eTied on the \u003cstrong\u003eSize 14\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAHREX FW525\u003c\/strong\u003e barbless dry fly hook, this Detached Body Caddis sits in - not on - the surface film, imitating a caddis at the point of emergence. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWorks equally well on rivers (upstream dead drift or duo rig) and stillwaters (floating line, figure-of-eight or static).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHook:\u003c\/strong\u003e AHREX FW525 Barbless Dry Fly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes available:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elso available as part of the Nattslanda Caddis\/Sedge Selection (12 flies, 4 colours, 3 of each).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust click on \"Add To Basket\" and then adjust the quantity in your shopping basket.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barbless Flies","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":56709992317314,"sku":"BF-SUPAP-BLACK","price":2.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Olive","offer_id":56709992350082,"sku":"BF-SUPAP-OLIVE","price":2.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tan","offer_id":56709992382850,"sku":"BF-SUPAP-TAN","price":2.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Rusty Brown","offer_id":56710001131906,"sku":"BF-SUPAP-RUST","price":2.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1291\/2709\/files\/Nattslanda_-_Black_1.png?v=1782317372"},{"product_id":"the-nattslanda-caddis-sedge-selection","title":"The Nattslända Detatched Caddis\/Sedge Selection","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eN\u003cmark class=\"HxTRcb\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-wiz-uids=\"AqHZee_k\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwie68KlyZ-VAxXbU0EAHedgCzcQuJAPegoIAggACAAIBBAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sfc-inited=\"2\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 500; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(0, 29, 53);'\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-sfc-root=\"ep\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(0, 29, 53);'\u003e\u003cspan class=\"yADgie\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(0, 29, 53);' style=\"background-color: #ffffff;\"\u003eattslända \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/mark\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaddis\/Sedge Selection - from Barbless Flies\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA dry fly imitation for Caddis\/Sedge hatches on both Rivers and Stillwaters.\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eThis Swedish-inspired caddis\/sedge imitation features a detached foam body, designed to create a highly natural silhouette on the water. The thorax is made from Pine Squirrel Natural dubbing, giving it a lifelike, soft, and buggy texture that enhances realism. There is also an underwrapped hackle to ensure a 'buggy' appearance and aid buoyancy in rougher water, ensuring a natural presentation and excellent visibility. It also doubles up as a cracking smaller Daddy Long-Legs\/Crane fly imitation - which will come in handy towards the end of August.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"heading\" class=\"otQkpb\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"heading\" class=\"otQkpb\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Fish It\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003eThe pattern is incredibly versatile and can be fished in several ways depending on the water and fish activity:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-source=\"spoks\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDead drift -\u003c\/b\u003e Cast upstream into the evening rise, mend, let it travel. Start here.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Twitch -\u003c\/b\u003e Caddis swim to the bank before hatching. Occasionally, skate the fly across the surface during the drift. Trout know this behaviour. They respond to it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDuo rig -\u003c\/b\u003e pair it with a nymph on the dropper for rivers where fish are still holding deep but beginning to look up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStillwater -\u003c\/b\u003e Floating line, figure-of-eight or static. In this heat, fish the margins in last two hours of light. Leave it, let any breeze take it and watch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eOur Nattslanda Selection contains a total of 12 flies - 3 each of the 4 different colours.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Fish It\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003eThe Nattslanda is incredibly versatile and can be fished in several ways depending on the water and fish activity:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eDead Drift:\u003c!--TgQPHd||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Cast it upstream and let it drift naturally with the current. 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