Roach are an important part of the diet of pike and associated predators (perch, zander) in many lake systems, lakes, ponds and rivers.
The Clydesdale Roach is a basic fly when pike cohabit with roach (Rutilus rutilus).
The Clydesdale Roach is a real big fish catcher, it's tied with highly mobile materials such as tinsel that flutters and undulates with every twitch and pull.
These flies draw big pike in that's for sure. They can be fished with confidence on all waters at any time of the year. If it's big pike you are looking for these are a must-have.
My professional and personal choice of pike on the fly professional guide.