About the Epoxy Buzzer Black Trout Fly
The Epoxy Buzzer Black is a dependable stillwater buzzer pattern that works wonders when trout are feeding on chironomid pupae, especially when you need a fly that will cut through the surface film quickly and get down to the taking depth. It is best fished very slowly on a floating line with as long a leader as you can manage, with many takes coming on the drop as the fly sinks naturally.
This version features a sleek, epoxy coated black body with crisp segmentation and a subtle sheen, creating a realistic buzzer silhouette that shows well in a wide range of light conditions. It’s an excellent choice for fishing the top few feet during a hatch, or for letting it sink deeper in cooler weather and slower periods when trout are not willing to come up.
Fishing Tips:
A very slow figure-of-eight retrieve is normally best, however if there is a lot of buzzer activity, you can also make it work with fairly fast stripping to imitate pupae moving or ascending through the water.
A staple pattern for any buzzer box, the Epoxy Buzzer Black is a brilliant choice when you want a clean, natural pupa profile that fishes well at depth and keeps producing throughout the season.
Country of origin for this trout fly: England
This trout fly is designed to be fished on Dams & Reservoirs, Still Water
Comments from other fly fishermen
best buzzer i have used had 18 fish in two hours - 5 out of 5 Stars by Diane on 26/04/2012
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