Signature Winter Selection #1

Silvereye Flies' Winter Fly Collection is a curated selection of effective patterns designed for colder water conditions. These flies are specifically chosen to imitate the aquatic insects that trout and other fish species feed on during the winter months.

Key Patterns in the Winter Collection:

• Nymphs:
  • Pheasant Tail Nymphs: Classic patterns that imitate a variety of aquatic insects, especially mayflies and stoneflies.  
  • Hares Ear Nymphs: Versatile nymphs that can imitate a range of insects, including mayflies, caddisflies, and stoneflies.  
  • Tungsten Beadhead Nymphs: Weighted nymphs that sink quickly, making them ideal for deeper water.
  • Zebra Midges: Small, slender nymphs that imitate midge larvae, a popular food source for trout and other fish.  

Where to Use Silvereye Flies Winter Flies:

• Rivers and Streams: Fish these flies in deeper pools, runs, and riffles where the current is moderate to swift.
• Lakes and Ponds: Target fish near structure, such as rocks, weeds, or drop-offs.
• Tailwaters: Fish them in the deeper, faster-moving sections of tailwaters below dams.

Fishing Techniques:

• Nymphing: This is the primary technique for fishing these winter flies.
  • Dead-drifting: Let the fly drift naturally with the current.
  • Slow retrieve: Slowly retrieve the fly, giving it a subtle pulse or jiggle.
  • Fast retrieve: Quickly strip the fly back to the surface, imitating a fleeing insect.

Tips:

• Match the Hatch: Try to match the size and color of your flies to the insects that are hatching on the water.
• Pay Attention to Water Conditions: Adjust your presentation based on factors like water temperature, current speed, and visibility.
• Use a Sensitive Rod and Reel: A sensitive setup will help you detect subtle takes.
• Practice Your Casting and Presentation: Accurate casting and precise presentation are key to success.

By understanding the specific characteristics of Silvereye Flies' Winter Fly Collection and employing the appropriate fishing techniques, you can increase your chances of catching fish, even during the colder months

This is a new collection for Winter...65 flies in a Silvereye Box

Side 1:

Silvereye Winter Collection #1

Gold Bead Zonkers:  Black #8, Orange #8, Brown #8, Red #8, Olive #8

Taupo Tiger #6, Yellow Lady #8, Ginger Mick #6, Green Orbit #6, Parsons Glory #6

Woolly Buggers: Orange #8, Red #8, Pink #8, Yellow #8, Black #8

Side 2

Nymph Selection:

AP Nymph Black, Hares Ear Olive,

FB Pheasant Tail, Suspended Midge Pupa Red,

Midge Lavae Olive, Prince, Pheasant Tail Cove, Turkey Tail Brown,

Phantom Black, Montana Stone, Susp Midge Black, WD40 Red

Hares Ear, Copper John,  Susp Midge Pupa Olive, Blue Winged Olive,

GB Phantom Black, March Brown, Para Adams, Hula Damsel Olive,

Zebra Midge, Sparkle Caddis Pupa Dark, WD40 Chartreuse, Hula Damsel Tan

Susp Midge Pupa Tan, Sparkle Caddis Pupa Light, Pheasant Tail, FB Hares Ear,

GB FB Hares Ear, Half-Back  Stonefly Gold, GB Phantom Olive,

Stonefly Black, Purple Prince, GB Prince Peacock, Holo Diawl Bach Red

GB Hares Ear Fritz Orange #14,#12,  White #14, #12

GB Biot Red #12 #14, GB Peacock #14,GB Hares Ear #14,#12

Passion Vine Hopper #16 GB Pheasant Tail #16,

GB Pheasant Tail FB #16, Prince #14  Copper John #14