Simmons Attractor Dry Fly
Fishing Tips
He had long wondered about the many anglers who subscribed to the school that if a fish refuses a fly then "go smaller". It always made sense to him that a big trout would prefer a big fly and that it must be much more preferable to rise the once to a big fly than 50 times to minute insects. - Alan Simmons.
Creator of this trout fly: Alan Simmons
Tier of this trout fly Type: Alan Simmons
Country of origin for this trout fly: New Zealand
This trout fly is designed on and fished on Dams & Reserviors, Still Water, Rivers & Stream,
Pattern Dressings
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In 1987 John Goddard (UK) spent much of the summer with Alan and helped to modify his original design. They tied many variations, the original body was yellow but they soon found dark brown works best. Pink and pearl crystal flash is by far the most successful.
He settled on hook size 8 - it is the size that is most important to hungry fish.
When should I fish with the Simmons Attractor?
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This is the best fly ever invented for NZ summer fishing and after 20 years of NZ fishing it is the only fly I use. If the fish won't take this then move on! Best in height of summer. Also I know of angers in the UK who use it in smaller patterns all over the UK.
- by ToDo: on 17-05-2009