Yellow Machine Bug # 8

The Right Medicine

Among our selection of Dry Fly Bug’s Flies, meticulously curated from a vast array of patterns, lies a miniature salmon and steelhead dry fly series. Each fly has been carefully chosen, drawing from our extensive experience as well as contributions from esteemed salmon and steelhead dry fly specialists. Every aspect, from styling to coloration to size and hook selection, has been meticulously tailored to ensure the best possible match. We are confident that these flies will prove to be the perfect remedy for summer spate conditions.

Size # 8; About 3 centimetre or = 1,18 inch long

My observations over the years have lead me to the conclusion that there is a fishable layer… just below the surface, where a well-presented deer hair bug can do wonders just before the riffling hitch season picks up

there is a fishable layer… just below the surface, where a well-presented deer hair bug can do wonders just before the riffling hitch season picks up

I fish the bugs wet and close to the surface as possible. I like to add a tiny amount of flotant to the flies. As you can see from the images this salmon was hooked close to the snout, a common spot to hook Atlantic salmon on small bugs – Why it is so?  I don’t know…but make sure to get your bugs tied on strong hooks as hooking salmon in this spot often leads to hard fighting fish.