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A pattern from Dennis Moss for Lough Sheelin. It is a flat style spent made with synthetic aero-wing.It will work anywhere, but the Aero Wing Spent Gnat is GREAT on Lough Sheelin.
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Simple Spent (Deery)
A trout fly fishing pattern from Patsy Deery's book "Irish Mayflies".The Simple Spent is an amalgamation of many trout fishing fly patterns.It can be fished with head hackles wound full circle or it can be tied using figure-of-eight style on the underside to give the spent mayfly shape to fish in dry mode.It has accounted for many big trout fishing...
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Inny Spent
The Inny Spent is an old Spent Mayfly pattern from Lough Erne. It is unusual in that it has a tail composed of teal flank fibres.For all your spent gnat fishing on river or lake, you need go no further than this group of patterns which have proven themselves on all the great limestone lakes, such as Lough Erne
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CDC Mayfly Moss
This trout fishing pattern was invented by Dennis Moss as an imitation of the Dun or the newly emerged fly.With a wing of CDC it is easy to see in any light and it holds up well in a big wave.Its initial success was on Lough Sheelin but the CDC Mayfly Moss will prove effective on any lough where mayfly hatch, and also in rivers.
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Mayfly Nymph Weighted
This pattern is based on Richard Walker's famous Mayfly Nymph. A very useful point pattern at Mayfly time.Weighted fly. During the Mayflies (Ephemera danica) season, this nymph is used on the point with a team of Mayflies wets on the droppers.The Mayfly Nymph Weighted also works in rivers during the Mayfly emergence.
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Crannogue Brown Mayfly Nymph
This is an old mayfly nymph pattern from Lough Erne in County Fermanagh which is now popular all over Ireland. During the Mayflies (Ephemera danica) season, this nymph is used on the point with a team of Mayflies wets on the droppers.The Crannogue Brown Mayfly Nymph also works in rivers during the Mayfly emergence.
Environmentally friendly because they are PVC-free, Monic Saltwater Master bonefish lines are ‘Low Stretch’ lines designed to be easy to cast even in windy conditions. The 15 foot 4.57m transparent stealth floating tip of the new Monic Phantom Tip special bonefish line reduces the risk of disturbing/scaring the fish when presenting the fly, and also...
Environmentally friendly because they are PVC-free, the Monic Saltwater Master special bonefish lines are ‘Low Stretch’ lines designed to be easy to cast even in windy conditions and to present flies delicately in shallow water. With an aggressive front taper combined with an extended belly and a progressive rear taper, this line will always cast...
The Monic Striper Elite Intermediate Lines are targeted for Striper, European Seabass and other species where you need a cold water salt line with some power to it!Weight Forward – Intermediate sink 1.5-2ips The two different heads (Long and Short) has been designed with density compensation, meaning as you move up the front taper and into the belly, the...
Monic MICROSLICK Fly Line Dressing cleans, lubricates and preserves fly line and rod guides.
The ultimate stealth fly line When fishing for wary fish in shallow water, the shadow of an opaque line carried across the water can be enough to wreck your entire approach protocol.And it’s not always possible to have the sun in front of you, which carries shadows behind the angler.This is especially true when sight fishing for European sea bass and, on...
Designed specifically for the European market and the European distributor of Monic lines, the Monic Coastal Intermediate Clear Tip is a little gem for inshore fishing for European sea bass and most game fish, and sea trout where they are fished in salt water (mainly the Baltic Sea).Its offensive profile makes it an easy line to use for all types of...
The ultimate stealth fly lineWhen fishing for wary fish in shallow water, the shadow of an opaque line carried across the water can be enough to wreck your entire approach protocol.And it’s not always possible to have the sun in front of you, which carries shadows behind the angler.This is especially true when fishing for European sea bass on sight, but...
The ultimate stealth fly lineWhen fishing for wary fish in shallow water, the shadow of an opaque line carried across the water can be enough to wreck your entire approach protocol.And it’s not always possible to have the sun in front of you, which carries shadows behind the angler.This is especially true when fishing for European sea bass on sight, but...
Primary: Large Terrestrial Dry Flies / Foam Secondary: Dry Dropper / Nymphs RIO's Premier Bank Robber Fly Line is the Ultimate Fly Line For Presenting Terrestrials And Stoneflies Close To Bankside Cover • Rear-loaded head to carry big bushy flies with ease • Long back taper for easy mends and extended drag free drifts • Fine front taper for precise...
Cold & temperate saltwater flies
RIO'S Loco Motion Top Water Baitfish White/Blue
Floating surface lure = popperThanks to its hollow head, the RIO'S Loco Motion Top Water Baitfish stays on the surface of the water when you strip the line to make the lure pop.This hollow head also makes casting easier as it offers less air resistance and cuts through the wind better.Slow retrieval gives the best results. A deadly pattern for European...
RIO Outbound Short Fly lines offer a real advantage for European sea bass fishing in shallow water.
Primary: Distance Casting / Large Flies Secondary: Quick Loading / Shooting Line I have selected the two most relevant models for European sea bass fishing in shallow water, as an addition to the Rio Premier Striper series
The F/H/I model with a floating...
Terrestrials dries
RIO's Ground Beetle
Most fly anglers alread have small beetles in their fly boxes (and if they don't, they probably should).But you don't' often see beetle flies in the larger sizes even though these larger bugs are abundant along most river banks.RIO's Ground Beetle features an irridescent underbody, rubber legs and a foam sighter...but it also has a beautiful shell back...
Terrestrials dries
RIO's Juicy Hopper Tan
From July 4th to first frost, a good hopper pattern is an absolute must in your box if you fish for trout.
RIO's Juicy Hopper Tan has many key design features that make it an excellent summer pattern; the heavy curved hook lowers the center of gravity and help it land (and sit) correctly, the leg color matches the body just like the real insect, and the...
Terrestrials dries
RIO's Juicy Hopper Olive
From July 4th to first frost, a good hopper pattern is an absolute must in your box if you fish for trout.
RIO's Juicy Hopper Olive has many key design features that make it an excellent summer pattern; the heavy curved hook lowers the center of gravity and help it land (and sit) correctly, the leg color matches the body just like the real insect, and the...
Terrestrials dries
RIO's Juicy Hopper Gold
From July 4th to first frost, a good hopper pattern is an absolute must in your box if you fish for trout.
RIO's Juicy Hopper Gold has many key design features that make it an excellent summer pattern; the heavy curved hook lowers the center of gravity and help it land (and sit) correctly, the leg color matches the body just like the real insect, and the...
Terrestrials dries
RIO's Morrish Hopper
Where in the world would hopper fishing even be if it were not for RIO's Morrish Hopper? Let's just say Ken Morrish put hoppers on the map with this pattern.It checks all the boxes: fishy, buggy, foamy, and drool-worthy for trout across the west.Thanks to an orange foam top, this hopper rides low while giving you the best visibility through chop and glare.
RIO FIPS Euro Nymph Fly Line is one size fits all European style nymphing line
• One size fits all: #2-5
• Ultra-thin, incredibly light line for the utmost in sensitivity
• Highly visible tip for detecting the subtlest of takes
• Approved & endorsed by FIPS Mouche as 'Competition Legal'
RIO's Premier Technical Euro Nymph line has all the assets for the modern nymph angler.Built on a monofilament core that creates a stiff, slick line for quick feeding and less line sag between the rod guides, and an ultra-thin diameter to maximize sensitivity, and for lightning-fast hook sets.In addition, the core extends past the front end of the line to...