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The French Partridge Mayfly Wet is an excellent wet fly for fishing natural lakes or reservoirs during the Mayfly hatch (Ephemera danica). It also works in rivers when the Mayfly hatches coincide with small floods and the waters become slightly coloured. The French Partridge Mayfly Wet is a great subsurface pulling pattern when Mayflies are hatching.Tied...
Fishing flies
CDC Spent No.2
For all your fishing with mayfly spents (dead insects with their wings flat on the surface) in rivers or lakes, you don't need to look any further than these models which have proved their worth on all the big limestone lakes and in rivers during the emergence of Mayflies (Ephemera danica)
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Sheelin Spent Mayfly (Mc Teare) Barbless
This lovely spent was designed by Stuart Mc Teare who ran a fantastic fishing lodge in Finea in the 1990s.
It is a tried and tested model on Lough Sheelin and on the vast majority of trout waters where May Fly Spent is part of the menu.
The Sheelin Spent Mayfly (Mc Teare) is tied on a barbless hook.
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Lough Derg Spent
A superb May Fly Spent pattern for trout fishing on Lough Derg on the Shannon and on the vast majority of trout waters where May Fly Spent is part of the menu.The Lough Derg Spent is available in 2 sizes. Size 10 and size 12
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Spent Mayfly (Foam)
This fly is tied flat wing style.With no wound hackle it lies flat in the surface film.For this reason it is best suited to calm conditions. This fly is absolutely deadly for river fishing when the trout are exclusively focused on dead drifting insects.The Spent Mayfly (Foam) is available in 2 sizes. Size #10 & #12
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Aero Wing Spent Gnat
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.
Fishing flies
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
Fishing flies
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.
Fishing flies
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.
Fishing flies
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.
Books, videos & DVD
Learning and Mastering the Tight Line Nymph Techniques (Euro/French Nymph) in a few...
The book Apprendre et Maîtriser la Nymphe au Fil by Matthieu Mercier is aimed as much at already convinced nymph enthusiasts who want to go further in their understanding as at beginners looking for a simple and effective guide. Many dry fly fishermen find it difficult to take the next step, so this book is also for them.An excellent practical guide for...
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
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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...
RIO Premier Bonefish Floating Fly Line is the perfect line for anglers targeting bonefish and other flats species, with ultra-slick performanceSpecifically Designed For The Bonefish Fly Fisher. RIO's Bonefish Premier line has a long head and rear taper to smooth out the loop, and to make long efficient casts, while the mid length front taper produces...
RIO's Leviathan Sink Tip Fly Lines have been specifically designed for the largest of tropical species.Each line features a powerful front taper to cast the biggest of flies, a short, heavy head to load bluewater rods, and a hard, tropical coating to prevent the line from wilting in the heat.The line has a 26ft, fast-sinking head seamlessly integrated...