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This superbly tied Longshank Dabbler is a great fry imitating pattern. The Pearly Dabbler Longshank is a big fly for big fish. It accounted for 12 trout in one fishing trip for a local Lough Sheelin angler.Fish it with confidence for wild or stocked trout.
Tied on a very strong longshank # 6 hook.
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Silver Dabbler Longshank
This superbly tied Silver Dabbler was originally tied for Lough Sheelin for fry feeding trout.It will work anywhere for wild brownies or stocked Rainbow trout.The pattern is tied on a very strong Long shank #6 hook.
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Lough Arrow (Variant)
This is a Darkish French Partridge Wet May which is very popular.It is similar in style to the old heavily dressed Erne patterns of Michael Rogan.The Lough Arrow Variant trout fishing fly is fished all over Ireland.
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Lough Arrow French Partridge
This is a beautiful wet mayfly dressing that Frankie Mc Phillips first tied for Lough Arrow in the early 1980's. He then supplied it to Christy Wynne's shop in Boyle Co. Roscommon.It is a slight variant on the pattern in E.J. Malone's book Irish Trout And Salmon Flies.It is similar to many early Lough Erne patterns which are heavily dressed and has a...
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French Partridge Mayfly Wet
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...
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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.
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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.
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Guideline Loft Pants Iron
NEW FOR 2026 The Guideline Loft Pants are a lightweight, insulated mid-layer for fishing and camp life. Made with recycled materials and Guideloft™ 40 g fill, it offers warmth, mobility, and packability. Designed to fit under waders and packs into its own pocket. Our model measures 183cm/80kg (6'0"/176 lbs) and wears size M
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Guideline Loft Vest Ash/Iron
NEW FOR 2026
The Guideline Loft Vest is a lightweight, windproof and packable layer for fishing and everyday wear.
Made with recycled materials and Guideloft™ insulation, it offers core warmth, smart features and freedom of movement.
Packs into its own pocket.
Our model measures 183cm/80kg (6'0"/176 lbs) and wears size M
Model shown: ash/iron
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Guideline Loft Vest Dk Gold/Iron
NEW FOR 2026
The Guideline Loft Vest is a lightweight, windproof and packable layer for fishing and everyday wear.
Made with recycled materials and Guideloft™ insulation, it offers core warmth, smart features and freedom of movement.
Packs into its own pocket.
Our model measures 183cm/80kg (6'0"/176 lbs) and wears size M
Model shown: dark golden...
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Guideline Loft Jacket Ash/Iron
The Guideline Loft Jacket is a lightweight, wind-resistant, and packable layer for fishing and everyday wear. Made from recycled materials and insulated with Guideloft™, it provides warmth, comfort, and practical features. It packs into its own pocket for easy storage. Our model measures 183cm/80kg (6'0"/176 lbs) and wears size M A lightweight, packable...
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Guideline Loft Jacket Dk Gold/Iron
The Guideline Loft Jacket is a lightweight, wind-resistant, and packable layer for fishing and everyday wear. Made from recycled materials and insulated with Guideloft™, it provides warmth, comfort, and practical features. It packs into its own pocket for easy storage. Our model measures 183cm/80kg (6'0"/176 lbs) and wears size M A lightweight, packable...
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Guideline Laxa 2.0 Wader
The Guideline Laxa 2.0 waders have the most important features, while still offering best possible value for the money. Durable 4-layer nylon fabric and Sidewinder™ design. The waders are made from bluesign®-approved fabrics and feature a DWR with no intentionally added PFAS. Our model measures 184cm/78kg (6´1"/172lbs) and wears size ML
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Guideline Laxa 2.0 Zip Wader
Guideline Laxa 2.0 ZIP waders include the most essential features while offering excellent value for money.Made from durable 4-layer nylon fabric with Sidewinder™ design and a waterproof TIZIP® Master Seal front zipper.The waders are constructed using bluesign®-approved fabrics and feature a DWR with no intentionally added PFAS Our model measures...
The Guideline Experience Multi Harness is a supportive and adjustable chest carry system where rigidity and flexibility are reached through the molle system in combination with our very featured multi pockets.
Built with light & strong fabrics, the Experience Multi Harness is a great choice giving you the flexibility needed while keeping you...
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Guideline ULBC Wader
The Guideline ULBC Ultralight Wader is built for warm-weather fishing, travel, and hiking. Lightweight and highly breathable, it keeps you cool and comfortable during hot days on the water.Its compact design and minimal weight make it the perfect travel companion—easy to pack and always ready for action. Our model measures 184cm/78kg (6´1"/172lbs) and...