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what flies for brown trout this time of year

slaneylad · 2011-08-09 17:51:50

hi i was just wondering what flies preferably wet flies would you recommend for brown trout on the slaney at this time of the year. any help woud be appreciated as i am finding it difficult for the last week or so. it doesnt have to be the slaney even what fly is working on your local river at the moment? cheers

09-08-2011 06:51PM

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slaneylad

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hi i was just wondering what flies preferably wet flies would you recommend for brown trout on the slaney at this time of the year. any help woud be appreciated as i am finding it difficult for the last week or so. it doesnt have to be the slaney even what fly is working on your local river at the moment?
cheers

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#2 09-08-2011 07:06PM

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Green peter, Elk hair caddy and BWO in size #16 work for me also midges in #18

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#3 10-08-2011 01:41PM

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I find klinkhammers very good ,try 1 with a little olive colour in it .

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#4 10-08-2011 11:46PM

slaneylad

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cheers, i think the trout are feeding on very small flies this time of year. would that be right

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