August on the river is a month of contrast. Low, clear water. Bright days. Fish that have seen a lot of flies – and won’t tolerate sloppy presentation. This pack is built for exactly that.
It covers terrestrials, late-summer caddis, subtle emergers and small, natural nymphs – flies that let you adapt through the day rather than forcing a single approach.
What’s inside and why it’s here:
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Hot Butt Daddy
A terrestrial attractor with just enough trigger. Ideal when fish are holding deep or showing little interest in surface flies. Works well in broken water or when you need to draw attention without going gaudy.
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CDC Beetle – Size 16
August is peak terrestrial time. Beetles fall in whether there’s a hatch or not, and trout know it. Fish it tight to the far bank, under trees, or anywhere shade meets flow.
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Elk Hair Caddis – Size 16
A dependable late-summer caddis pattern that floats well and copes with riffles. Perfect for evening rises or skated lightly across faster runs.
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Micro Pheasant Tail
Small, sparse and very believable. When fish refuse larger nymphs in clear water, this is often the fly that gets eaten. Excellent on light tippet or as a dropper under a dry.
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Double Badger – Size 18
A classic dry fly for fussy trout, especially in low water when fish want something understated.
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Olive River Emerger
When trout won’t quite commit to a dry, this fills the gap. Fish it in the film or just under – deadly during subtle daytime hatches.
How to fish the pack:
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Early and bright – nymphs and dries fished light and precise.
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Midday – terrestrials near cover.
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Evening – caddis and emergers as light drops and fish gain confidence.
Tied on quality barbless hooks, chosen for UK rivers and summer conditions. This is a thinking angler’s August selection – adaptable, subtle, and built for fish that don’t make mistakes.
