The Daddy Long Legs is a versatile, crane-fly imitation for rivers and stillwaters. Its long legs and substantial body create the outline of a terrestrial blown onto the water, a food item that can provoke confident takes from trout.
Target banks, overhanging cover and wind lanes. Start with a natural drift or static presentation, then add an occasional twitch to suggest a struggling insect. It is especially useful in breezy late-summer and autumn conditions. A natural-looking fish catcher that deserves a place in any working dry-fly box.