Almost any fisherman who uses dry flies will tell you that there is no other angling method which provides the interest or excitement you will get from catching a trout with a floating fly.

The anticipation and suspense as you watch your fly glide towards a feeding fish and as quick as a flash the fish darts from its station to snatch your offering, you have to time it with Swiss watch accuracy to strike, lest you pull the fly right out of its mouth and will undoubtedly result in a serious case of self flagellation and the ruination of an evenings fishing….

Leitrim Observer 08/06/2015 Read the article ‘Nothing beats a floating fly catch’