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Our flies for the River Itchen will cover most eventualities and will stand you in good stead for a days fishing on this wonderful chalk stream.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"adams-winged-dry","title":"Adams Winged Dry Barbless","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe adams fishing fly is an all time classic pattern. This fishing fly is getting on for a 100 years old but will still fool many trout and grayling who are taking medium sized duns off the water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaks Fly Fishing","offers":[{"title":"14","offer_id":6788031447088,"sku":"PC5101-14","price":1.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"16","offer_id":6788031479856,"sku":"PC5101-16","price":1.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2781\/0930\/files\/5101.jpg?v=1684401257"},{"product_id":"elk-hair-caddis-tan","title":"Elk Hair Caddis (Tan) Barbless","description":"A very famous and effective fishing fly. 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Tied on super strong Ahrex hooks!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Forgewater","offers":[{"title":"12","offer_id":55832148574592,"sku":"RODF029-12","price":1.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2781\/0930\/files\/hairwingmayfly.png?v=1743666093"},{"product_id":"grey-partridge-mayfly-barbless-size-12","title":"Grey Partridge Mayfly Barbless Size 12","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"207\"\u003eA brilliant mayfly imitation tied with soft grey partridge fibres that create superb, natural movement on the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"343\"\u003eIt really comes into its own in broken water, where the mobile hackle and fuller profile give trout something convincing to lock onto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"429\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"345\" data-end=\"364\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"347\" data-end=\"364\"\u003eSuperb movement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"365\" data-end=\"394\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"394\"\u003eExcellent in broken water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"395\" data-end=\"429\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"429\"\u003eTied on premium barbless hooks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"508\"\u003eFish it confidently through riffles and lively glides during mayfly activity.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Forgewater","offers":[{"title":"12","offer_id":57464642568576,"sku":"RODF044-12","price":1.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2781\/0930\/files\/RODF044_e58b3669-15e4-4edc-ab33-e15a4636f563.jpg?v=1771921068"},{"product_id":"mosley-mayfly-barbless-size-12","title":"Mosley Mayfly V Barbless Size 12","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"178\"\u003eA superb mayfly pattern with a slightly slimmer profile, making it easy to cast and easy to fish all day. 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Understated, yet bright where it matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"519\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"401\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"401\"\u003eSlimmer, easy-casting profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"440\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"440\"\u003eBright hackle with subtle hot spot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"484\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"443\" data-end=\"484\"\u003eHighly effective during mayfly activity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"485\" data-end=\"519\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"519\"\u003eTied on premium barbless hooks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"612\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA confident, reliable choice when trout are looking up. Available now at Peaks Fly Fishing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Forgewater","offers":[{"title":"12","offer_id":57464648368512,"sku":"RODF043-12","price":1.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2781\/0930\/files\/RODF043.jpg?v=1771921194"},{"product_id":"spent-mayfly-barbless-size-12","title":"Spent Mayfly Barbless Size 12","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"206\"\u003eA classic spent mayfly imitation designed to sit low and flat in the surface film, just like a fallen spinner at the end of the hatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"396\"\u003eWhen trout switch from duns to spent adults, this is often the difference-maker. The outstretched wing profile and delicate footprint make it deadly during evening falls and slower glides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"539\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"398\" data-end=\"426\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"400\" data-end=\"426\"\u003eLow-riding spent profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"427\" data-end=\"471\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"471\"\u003ePerfect for late hatch and spinner falls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"504\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"504\"\u003eSubtle, natural presentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"539\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"539\"\u003eTied on premium barbless hooks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"541\" data-end=\"637\"\u003eFish it on a light leader with a drag-free drift as the light fades and the rises become steady.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"714\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eA must-have for serious mayfly fishing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Forgewater","offers":[{"title":"12","offer_id":57465712509312,"sku":"RODF037-12","price":1.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2781\/0930\/files\/RODF037-2.jpg?v=1771924147"},{"product_id":"erne-special-mayfly-barbless-size-12","title":"Erne Special Mayfly Barbless Size 12","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"79\" data-end=\"206\"\u003eThe Erne Special is a proven mayfly classic - a traditional pattern that continues to account for serious fish year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"412\"\u003eWith its upright wing profile and buoyant hackle, it sits confidently on the surface and remains highly visible in broken or lively water. A superb choice when trout are taking duns during a strong hatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"562\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"448\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"416\" data-end=\"448\"\u003eClassic upright mayfly profile\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"449\" data-end=\"488\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"451\" data-end=\"488\"\u003eExcellent visibility and floatation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"527\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"527\"\u003eIdeal for rivers and lively glides\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"562\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"562\"\u003eTied on premium barbless hooks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"625\"\u003eFish it with confidence during peak mayfly 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data-start=\"33\" data-end=\"173\"\u003eTied with a lighter dressing, this pattern sits low in the surface film, closely matching the natural Hawthorn flies we see along the banks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"175\" data-end=\"398\"\u003eThe Hawthorn is a key terrestrial hatch in late April, often blown onto the water in numbers as the hedgerows come alive. 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