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3.1.09
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Wading into British Waters? Keep it Simple All Season Long with These Two Top Performing Flies!
It seems that anymore in today's world, desirability and performance is often associated with something that's “high tech,” “new and improved,” or otherwise impressively complex and expensive. I have some news for you: fly fishing does not fall into this category. If you haven't figured that out by now, save yourself a lot of money and a crammed-full fly box by investing in multiples of classic flies that really get the job done. If you happen to be planning foray into England's trout waters, you'll want to tie or buy a handful each of the Shuttlecock Buzzer and the Parachute Adams.
The Shuttlecock Buzzer
If any one fly were worthy of being identified as an English classic, it would be the Shuttlecock Buzzer. England-bred, England-born, and recommended by trout fishing guides throughout the land, the Shuttlecock is a tiny little fly that often packs a big, big punch. A trout who goes after a Shuttlecock is a trout looking for a hundred hors d'oeuvres on the fly (pun fully intended), and your hope is that in an entire hatch of real buzzers (baby water flies), your next trophy trout will choose your Buzzer for one of his snacks.
The Shuttlecock is what's known as an “emerger,” as it resembles an emergent baby fly. It's best fished in still water—slow rivers, lakes, damns, ponds, etc.--and is typically constructed to hang just below the surface of the water. It attains its buoyancy from the CDC (cul de canard) feathers most frequently used to dress it, and fly fishermen are strongly urged to not grease a Shuttlecock fly. Should you be tempted, remember that CDC feathers are the “preening” feathers of waterfowl, meaning that these feathers are where ducks and geese get the oils that help to keep their bodies afloat. If you must grease your Shuttlecock due to frequent usage (and you will use it frequently!), only grease the thorax, never the feathers. It's also best to change out this particular fly after you've made a catch with it, as the feathers tend to mat together. For best results, you'll obviously want to fish this fly when there is a hatch going on, but it's been said to be useful on even the quietest of days. For season-long success, British fly fishing experts recommend trying size 12-14 Shuttlecock Buzzers in black, red, olive, or orange.
The Parachute Adams
The Parachute Adams (or “Adams Parachute,” as it is sometimes called) is another one of those go-to favorites you should obsessively stock your fly box with. Its been known to nab the laziest, most stubborn trout on the laziest, most stubborn days and is considered by fly fishermen throughout England (and the world!) to be one of the most consistently effective (if not the most effective) dry flies. Period.
Fish it anywhere there are fish, and expect results. Its versatility is conducive to both drift-fishing and the more proactive approach of a varied retrieve. Perhaps one of the reasons for its consistently excellent performance all season long is because to a trout, it simultaneously resembles a newly hatched insect and an old, dying insect. Additionally, the splay of the “Parachute” part of the Adams Parachute on the water closely mirrors the splay of a female insect laying her eggs on the surface. Since the Parachute so closely resembles a bug at the three most vulnerable points of its life cycle, it's nearly impossible to go wrong in casting it, regardless of timing.
Don't be left munching on chips and dip instead of fish and chips! The classics are regarded as such for a reason. Stick with the old favorites and leave the high tech stuff to the guys downstream from you.
This is great stuff! keep it comming
Hey man
You say in your article that you should fish the parachute ADAMS with drift fishing..... what is this?
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