The Deadly Daddy Long Legs Barbless is an excellent, buoyant terrestrial pattern for trout feeding on crane flies and other large land-bred insects. Its long legs and substantial body create the recognisable outline of a struggling daddy. It is equally at home on rivers and stillwaters.
Fish it close to banks, beneath vegetation and along wind lanes. Allow it to sit naturally before adding a small twitch, and use the barbless hook for straightforward release. This is the sort of dependable dry that can turn a quiet rise into a memorable take.