Nov 08 2009
A Lack of Spiders
Spiders (of the traditional and north country variety), I’ve not fished them for quite a while (probably due to the fact that I’ve spent less and less time on the main stem over the past few seasons, and more and more time living up on the small streams). Since BFFI, however (and after having bought a few new materials as well as chatting a little about the traditional patterns throughout the day), it’s time I cracked open my spider box once again before the frosts hit us properly and the grayling go deep.
Simple and sparse, I love tying spiders, and they’re great fun to fish with too. I only tend to use a handful of patterns, but I find these cover a lot of situations, and they’re loved by both trout and grayling alike.
Endrick Spider (variant)
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Hook: Kamasan B405, #14
Bead: Tungsten, 2.5mm Thread: Pearsall’s, yellow Tail: Pheasant tail Abdomen: Pheasant tail Rib: Copper wire, fine Hackle: Partridge, grey |
Waterhen Bloa
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Hook: Kamasan B405, #14
Thread: Pearsall’s, yellow Body: Mole, sparsely dubbed Hackle: Waterhen |
Snipe & Purple
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Hook: Kamasan B405, #14
Thread: Pearsall’s, purple Body: Thread Hackle: Snipe |
Partridge & Orange
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Hook: Kamasan B405, #14
Thread: Pearsall’s, orange Body: Thread Rib (optional): Gold wire Hackle: Partridge |
4 responses so far
As you know G, I love fishing the spider patterns; just wish I could tie them as well as you do!
Hoped you’d approve Most’! I’ll pop some down on your Christmas list
< ![CDATA[Hi Gareth,
good to see you on Saturday - very nice spiders!
Neil]]>
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Good to catch up with you too mate, and looking forward to the grayling social!
See you soon,
G]]>