The choice of flies for both trout and salmon is a much debated issue throughout the fishing world.
For many experienced anglers that choice will only be made when the water conditions are seen,
observed fly life is identified and experience is brought to bear on the bank of the river.
However for those less experienced anglers or those who want to travel light the following list of traditional flies and variations will catch fish on the Agivey.
Trout Flies (March - May) | |
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Greenwell Dry & Wet | |
Hares Ear Wet | |
March Brown Wet | |
Dark & Light Olives Wet & Dry | |
Blue Dun Dry & Wet |
Salmon Flies (May - June) | |
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Red Shrimp | |
Wilkinson Shrimp | |
Bann Special | |
Gary Dog |
Trout Flies (June - August) | |
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Wickhams Fancy Wet | |
Black Gnat Dry | |
Black & Silver Wet | |
Iron Blue Dry | |
Blue Dun Dry | |
Sedges Dry & Wet | |
Red Spinner Wet | |
Blue Winged Olive Dun |
Salmon Flies (July - August/Sept) | |
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Stoats Tail | |
Wilkinson Shrimp | |
Red Shrimp | |
Jock Scott | |
Yellow Shrimp | |
Gold Shrimp |
Trout Flies (September - October) | |
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Silver Invicta Wet | |
Wickhams Fancy Wet | |
Butchers Wet | |
Black Pennel Wet | |
Mallard & Claret Wet |
Salmon Flies (Sept - October) | |
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Apache | |
Mettican Bug | |
General Practicioner | |
Agivey Wye Bug |