CAST OF THE MONTH- JUNE
This months invited angler to share a cast of flies is Graeme Callander who says -
The weather should have warmed, and the daylight hours will have lengthened by June. The quantity and diversity of trout food items will be reaching a peak and fish are in top condition. They can now afford to be selective of what, and when to eat. Flashy, attracter patterns, which were successful earlier in the year, may now be spurned by fish which have developed an eye for the edible. The following is a reliable cast of flies which can be fished on a floating line from the bank or an intermediate line from the boat.
This months invited angler to share a cast of flies is Graeme Callander who says -
The weather should have warmed, and the daylight hours will have lengthened by June. The quantity and diversity of trout food items will be reaching a peak and fish are in top condition. They can now afford to be selective of what, and when to eat. Flashy, attracter patterns, which were successful earlier in the year, may now be spurned by fish which have developed an eye for the edible. The following is a reliable cast of flies which can be fished on a floating line from the bank or an intermediate line from the boat.
Top dropper - Claret Bumble.
Hook. Kamasan B170#12
Butt. Medium opal mirage with a protection of bug bond or varnish.
Tail. GP tippets dyed orange.
Body. Medium claret seal fur.
Rib. Gold oval tinsel.
Body hackles. Black and claret cock hackles wound together. I strip one side of each hackle to allow the fly to break the surface easier and give movement.
Front hackle. Blue Jay.
Hook. Kamasan B170#12
Butt. Medium opal mirage with a protection of bug bond or varnish.
Tail. GP tippets dyed orange.
Body. Medium claret seal fur.
Rib. Gold oval tinsel.
Body hackles. Black and claret cock hackles wound together. I strip one side of each hackle to allow the fly to break the surface easier and give movement.
Front hackle. Blue Jay.
Middle dropper - Bibio Muddler
Hook.Kamasan B160#10
Body. Black, red, black seal fur.
Rib. Silver oval tinsel.
Hackle Black cock.
Head. Deer hair.
Hook.Kamasan B160#10
Body. Black, red, black seal fur.
Rib. Silver oval tinsel.
Hackle Black cock.
Head. Deer hair.
Point - Brown Snatcher
Hook. Kamasan B100#10
Body. Brown seal fur mix.
Rib. Small Opal Mitage and gold wire.
Hackle. Brown grizzle hen.
Cheeks. Jungle cock.
Hook. Kamasan B100#10
Body. Brown seal fur mix.
Rib. Small Opal Mitage and gold wire.
Hackle. Brown grizzle hen.
Cheeks. Jungle cock.