July

Point Fly Kate McLaren Muddler Hook: Sprite #10 Wide gape Thread: Black  Sparton Micro Tail: Golden pheasant crest Butt: One turn pearl tinsel Body: Black seals fur dubbed sparse Rib: fine oval silver Body Hackle: Black cock Head: Spun dark brown roe deer hair Notes: Keep body sparse and rib open turns, leave tips of deer hair as wing	Middle Dropper Kate McLaren Snatcher Hook: #12 Kamasan B110 Thread: Black Sparton Micro Butt: 1 turn red holographic tinsel Body: Sparse black seals fur Rib: Fine silver wire Body Hackle: Black hen Head hackle: Brown hen 2 turns  Notes: Keep dressing light and open to give life	Bob Fly Pearly Invicta Hook: #12 Sprite medium Thread: Black Sparton Micro Tail: Golden pheasant crest Body: Mirage pearl tinsel Rib: Fine silver wire Body Hackle: Red game Wing: Hen pheasant slips Notes: Aim for a low wing profile

These are my choice for top of water, floating line when small dark sedges are hatching. The Invicta is also a good attractor of fry feeders

All flies tied by Vic McLean
former Trout Fisherman/Partridge open class champion flytyer

Photographs by Gail Renwick