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

Hook size

Reference M15-0027-10

€3.50

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Advice for use
Spent gnat fishing is a great time for fly fishermen on the great lakes of the Republic of Ireland, West, (Loughs Leane, Mask, Corrib, Carra, Conn, Cullin, Arrow, Melvin), Midlands (Loughs Ree, Derg and Ennell) and North East (Lough Sheelin) and Ulster (Lough Erne).
Once the mating cycle is complete with aerial coupling in spectacular pendular flights, the mayflies lay their eggs in the surface film of the lakes (and rivers) and then die, floating on the surface, wings flat, gathered in large numbers, often thousands, by the play of currents and wind.
They are easy and numerous prey for the trout which come to suck them delicately.
The fishing action, which is very discreet in terms of the approach, the presentation and the finesse of the rigs, generally takes place at dusk and lasts as long as there is still some light in the sky.

It is then crucial to have a selection of the best spent gnat imitations.

Northern Irish fly tyer Frankie McPhillips produces the best of the best in the market for this type of fishing with half a dozen original and traditional versions, used successfully by the lough fly fishing community in Ireland.

A must for those who love Ireland and its beautiful lake trout.

Available hook sizes : #10 & #12

Spent Mayfly (Foam)
M15-0027-10 #10
M15-0027-12 #12

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