spider patterns

[leo3903]

could someone tell me on what type of water still/river should you fish spider patterns please?
I only ask because I only fish Ressies normally(Farmoor/waltamstow) & am quite new to fly tying but would like to know if it`s worth tying a few?
Leo

[Chelsea123]

I'm no expert on spiders as i fish stillwaters,i believe they are used on streams and rivers for trout and possibly grayling.I suppose they may work on stillwater,the only way to find out would be to tie a few and give them a go

Neil

[bbamboo]

Hi
Mainly rivers but they work well on some stillwaters so yes always give them a try.

Try to get hold of this book all you need to know about spiders on stillwaters

http://www.fishandfly.co.uk/bookrevs/cove.html

Gary

[BRUCE1]

Originally Posted by leo3903

could someone tell me on what type of water still/river should you fish spider patterns please?
I only ask because I only fish Ressies normally(Farmoor/waltamstow) & am quite new to fly tying but would like to know if it`s worth tying a few?
Leo

leo ..you can fish them on both mate ,i have had some good success with a stewarts black in stillwaters ...

[wingman]

Yup you should be fishing the larger spiders on stillwaters size 10's or 12's also smaller ones are useful when hatches of midges are on the go.

[leo3903]

Thanks for the advice folks

[former member 7]

Hi Leo,

Try a Black & Peacock spider with a gold bead head & a fluorescent lime, or orange tag in size 12. It does the bizz for me mate

ALB

Kev

[shortea]

Depends on your definition of spider but a cruncher is very popular on reservoirs

All the best Nick

[maharg]

Originally Posted by BRUCE1

leo ..you can fish them on both mate ,i have had some good success with a stewarts black in stillwaters ...

ditto that big time!

[North Country Angler]

And another vote from me. I find the Stewart style just the ticket when rainbows are midging just sub surface.