Black Spider

The Black Spider is a classic wet fly pattern that has been used in fly fishing for many years. It is a simple yet effective fly that imitates small insects or spiders. The fly consists of a black body made of silk or floss, and a soft hackle of hen or game bird feathers.

To fish the Black Spider, it is typically fished using a sinking or intermediate line in streams or rivers with moderate to fast currents. The fly can be cast upstream and allowed to drift downstream, or it can be cast across the current and retrieved slowly.

When fishing the Black Spider, it is important to vary your retrieve until you find what works best. You can try retrieving the fly in short, jerky movements to imitate the movement of an insect or spider, or you can retrieve it slowly to imitate a drifting insect or other small aquatic creature.

Wet fly fishing with the Black Spider can be an effective way to catch trout, grayling, and other fish species. This fly can also be used in a team of wet flies or fished as a dropper fly behind a dry fly. Additionally, the Black Spider can be fished as a single fly or in combination with other flies, depending on the conditions and the preferences of the angler. Its dark coloration can be especially effective in low-light or overcast conditions, or in stained or off-colour water where the contrast of the fly against the background makes it easier for fish to see.

Tied on size 14 top quality barbless hooks.