The Muskin Selection - from Barbless Flies
First developed on Chew Valley Lake, these slim, buzzer-like patterns were tied to imitate pupae drifting mid-water. No beads. No bulk. Just a slim body, a hint of translucence, and the suggestion of life. They proved devastatingly effective - not just on Chew, but on stillwaters large and small across the UK.
In many ways, the Muskin embodies the old truth that less is more. Where big, lurid lures fail in the warmer late-summer/early-autumn water, the Muskin whispers instead of shouts. And trout - especially in late summer and autumn - seem to prefer a whisper.
From all of the research I did, there were four different patterns which really stood out as "the ones to have", these were:
- Black Muskin
- Buzzer Muskin
- Pheasant Tail Muskin; and
- Hot-Spot Pheasant Tail Muskin
So, we set our "guys who tie" the challenge of creating a selection of Muskins, using each of the above patterns as a reference, but adding their unique twist to each.
These flies are a great late-summer and autumn fly for Stillwater rainbow & brown trout.
In total there are 16 flies supplied in our eco-friendly packaging. All of these flies are tied using barbless hooks, in sizes 12 and 16, using quality materials.
Descriptions and photos of the flies can be found below:
Black Muskin - These are an essential fly in your armoury for Stillwater rainbow trout. This selection contains two each of sizes 12 & 16.
Buzzer Muskin - A hybrid Muskin - looks similar to a regular buzzer, but with all the hallmarks of a Muskin. This selection contains two each of sizes 12 & 16.
Pheasant Tail Muskin - The classic Muskin pattern tied with a pheasant tail body. This selection contains two each of sizes 12 & 16.
Hot-Spot Pheasant Tail Muskin - The classic Muskin pattern tied with a pheasant tail body and added red tinsel hot-spot. This selection contains two each of sizes 12 & 16.
The above price includes 16 hand-tied crunchers supplied in our eco-friendly packaging.
We 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, your flies will be with you the very next day if you choose our 1st Class service.