Spiders (or Soft Hackle flies) are one of the most popular flies in rivers today, and for good reason. They are very easy to fish and a really effective method at the beginning of the trout season.
Usually fished in a team of either 2 or 3, and sometimes even 4. They are a great searching technique, especially in the early season when the rivers can be higher than normal and there are no obvious hatches.
We have put together a great selection of our Artisan Spiders (in both Regular and Tungsten patterns) - in total there are 36 flies - and teamed them up with one of the most luxurious fly boxes on the market.
Luxury Wooden Fly Box (Oak Cluster)
These Luxury Oiled Oak Cluster Fly Boxes are made in Wales by a guy called Jeff and have solid oak sides and a thick veneer of Oak Cluster top and bottom, each box has a distinctive and unique pattern. The quality of workmanship is outstanding and the boxes are finished with several coats of specialist Gunstock Oil giving a fantastic feel and appearance and long-lasting protection against the elements.
The boxes are fitted with strong neodymium permanent magnets used as the box closures, which gives a smooth snag-free surface and beautifully sculpted finger holds that enable a simple opening and closing of the boxes. A unique feature on these fly boxes is the chamfered profile of the interior edges, which not only looks great, but makes it easier to insert and remove flies which are near the edges of the box.
These fly boxes normally retail at £30, but we have teamed up with Jeff to showcase both his craftsmanship and our flies and present the Artisan Luxury Spider Selection, all for the price of £80 - bought individually this would be £100. These make great gifts, so why not make someone’s day and present them with an Artisan Luxury Spider Selection.
The Flies
Spiders are some of the most productive flies fished in rivers today. Especially popular at the start of the Brown Trout season (March/April here in the UK). They are a fantastic way to search a river, often fished in a team of two or three.
Here at Barbless Flies, we have put together the most popular Artisan Spiders for those early-season fishing trips:
Greenwell's Spider
The Greenwell's spider is a well-known early-season favourite. This selection contains three each of both the regular and tungsten patterns, all are tied on a Hanak H130BL size 14 hook.
Hare's & Partridge Spider
The Hare's & Partridge spider is a well-known early-season favourite, tied with a little flash in the drab body. This selection contains three each of both the regular and tungsten patterns, all are tied on a Hanak H130BL size 14 hook.
Little Black Spider
The Little Black spider is a well-known early-season favourite, especially in this dark colour when fished in clear water. This selection contains three each of both the regular and tungsten patterns, all are tied on a Hanak H130BL size 14 hook.
Partridge & Orange Spider
The Partridge & Orange spider is a well-known early-season favourite and great when used in a team, especially in coloured water. This selection contains three each of both the regular and tungsten patterns, all are tied on a Hanak H130BL size 14 hook.
Snipe & Purple Spider
The Snipe & Purple spider is a well-known early-season favourite, especially on Northern rocky rivers. This selection contains three each of both the regular and tungsten patterns, all are tied on a Hanak H130BL size 14 hook.
Waterhen Bloa Spider
The Waterhen Bloa spider is a well-known early-season favourite - best when the water levels are high and coloured. This selection contains three each of both the regular and tungsten patterns, all are tied on a Hanak H130BL size 14 hook.
In total, there are 36 Artisan Spiders contained within this luxury selection. To purchase our Artisan Luxury Spider Selection, just click on the "Add to Basket" button at the top of this page.