{"product_id":"the-artisan-daddy-selection","title":"The Artisan Daddy Selection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Artisan Daddy Long Legs selection - from Barbless Flies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA selection of 12 exact-sized barbless daddies, comprising 3 different patterns - all tied to the correct proportions of the actual insect!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Daddy Long Legs (or crane fly\/leatherjacket) are land-dwelling insects that are regularly blown onto rivers and stillwaters, where the trout devour them aggressively - especially in late summer and all through Autumn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the back end of last season, when watching trout refuse my usual size 10 and 12 Daddy Long Legs patterns - even when fish were feeding confidently around me - I decided to take a closer look at the naturals themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat I discovered was quite revealing: while the usual commercial patterns are typically tied on size 10-12 hooks to create that \"substantial mouthful\" impression, the actual crane flies blown onto the water are considerably smaller and much more delicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe average Daddy Long Legs that finds its way onto our waters measures closer to what a size 14 hook would represent, with a lighter, more realistic silhouette that doesn't create the heavy disturbance many oversized patterns produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy downsizing our patterns to match the genuine proportions of these terrestrials, I found that the more educated trout, particularly those that had been rejecting the bulkier commercial ties, began taking my smaller flies with renewed confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes, the most effective revolution is simply getting back to what nature actually presents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Orange Foam Daddy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - The classic Daddy Long Legs pattern, tied with an orange foam body (easy to see in very low-light conditions), knotted pheasant tail legs and short hackle wings. This selection contains 4 of size 14.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Black Foam Daddy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003eThe classic Daddy Long Legs pattern, tied with a black foam body (easy to see on the water at distance), knotted pheasant tail legs and short hackle wings. This selection contains 4 of size 14.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Tan Foam Daddy\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003eThe more imitative Daddy Long Legs pattern, tied with a tan foam body (identical colour to the real thing), knotted pheasant tail legs and short hackle wings. This selection contains 4 of size 14.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTOP TIP\u003c\/strong\u003e: Use these flies with a slightly heavier tippet than you would normally use - it will reduce the amount of twist in the leader as these flies are fairly big and wind-resistant. Daddy Long Legs are also surprisingly effective when fished as a wet fly, so don't be too quick to keep these flies dry, once wet and submerged, if on a Stillwater, gently \"figure of 8\" them back (on a river try fishing them in the surface film), and hold on!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"three columns alpha\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Should the \"Tree Trout\" steal any of your flies, you can replace then - each of the flies included within this selection are also available to buy individually - just click here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe price includes 12 barbless Daddy Long Legs patterns, supplied in our eco-friendly packaging. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe currently have these fly selections in stock and will ship them to you as soon as we receive notification of your payment. Generally, if a payment is made in the morning (and you choose our 1st Class Tracked option at checkout), your flies will be with you the very next day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Barbless Flies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43241439395911,"sku":"mhd1789728312324","price":25.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/5901\/2935\/files\/the-artisan-daddy-selection_1.png?v=1789728316","url":"https:\/\/flatlockseamwear.shop\/products\/the-artisan-daddy-selection","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}