{"product_id":"the-snatcher-selection","title":"The Snatcher Selection","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Snatcher Selection - from Barbless Flies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe problem with fly fishing marketing is that everyone wants to sell you the new thing - we are as guilty of that as most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe CdC-Dubbed-Tungsten-UV-Nightmare that \"mimics the exact refraction pattern of a Baetis nymph's wing case at 11:47am on a Tuesday in March.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, gillies across the UK have been absolutely hammering trout for 150 years (and more) with a hook, bit of thread and a hackle - we'll only know why if we can find a fish that can talk!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Snatcher (wet fly) is magnificently stupid in its simplicity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a wonderful paradox here: the fish that have seen every laser-sharpened imitation of every known invertebrate will absolutely nail something that looks like... well, nothing in particular. A bit of food. A drifting thing - until we find a fish that can talk, we'll never know!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the wet fly equivalent of serving a perfectly cooked roast chicken instead of deconstructed chicken foam with essence of farmyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes, obvious is better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom all of the research I did, there were five different patterns which really stood out as \"the ones to have\", these were:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViva Snatcher\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKate McLaren Snatcher\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoch Ordie Snatcher\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirey Brown Snatcher\u003c\/strong\u003e; and\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGhost Snatcher\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, we set our \u003cem\u003e\"guys who tie\"\u003c\/em\u003e the challenge of creating a selection of Snatchers, using each of the above patterns as a reference, but adding their unique twist to each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese flies are a great 'all season' patterns, but work exceptionally well in the colder weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn total there are 15 flies \u003cspan\u003esupplied (3 of each of the above patterns) in our eco-friendly packaging\u003c\/span\u003e. All of these flies are tied using barbless hooks, in size 12, using quality materials.\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, your flies will be with you the very next day if you choose our 1st Class service.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Barbless Flies","offers":[{"title":"No Thanks","offer_id":43241443852359,"sku":"mqq1789728351688","price":24.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Yes Please (+ £12.50)","offer_id":43241443885127,"sku":"nez1789728351689","price":28.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/5901\/2935\/files\/the-snatcher-selection_1.png?v=1789728356","url":"https:\/\/flatlockseamwear.shop\/products\/the-snatcher-selection","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}