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Old 03-11-2009, 09:27 AM
 
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I am becoming addicted to this fly tying lark, and really beginning to enjoy it. I fully intend having a go for grayling this winter so would appreciate some advice.
I have decided to tie a box of flies to take with me grayling fishing. So which flies should I take/tie, in which sizes, and colours? No doubt there will be some fancy materials that I won't have but that is OK as I can get them quickly from forum members.
Which would be favourite for the Dee in Wales, or indeed anywhere else.
Looking forward to hearing from you all.
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Old 03-11-2009, 09:50 AM
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I dont do any of my own tying but anything Pink and Bug shaped is what I catch on. Also the Grey Duster is still catching very well
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Old 03-11-2009, 09:55 AM
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and dont forget the hares ear nymph with and without gold head, still a good catcher
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you need something like these ....

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you need something like these ....

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Hope you have a spare box just in case you run out Bruce
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Hope you have a spare box just in case you run out Bruce
always got the other side
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nice one bruce! lovely flies.

for grayling I like leadhead caddis and epoxy back shrimp in various weights and colours, from light olive, to grey/white to pink, and bidoz shrimps for a bit of sacrifical weight if the need arises. I also carry some small size 16 down nymphs, using black copper wire for the body and a black beadhead. They usually work when the fish are not on the shrimp or caddis
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Bruce,
Could you post the SBS for those flies!!
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