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Title: Dee / Don Spring Salmon Fly suggestions
Post by: Andrew Gilmour on 08/03/2020 at 21:27

I’m looking for some suggestions for Spring Salmon flies for the ADAA Dee and Don beats.

Presumably those dressed on copper tubes are the best bet for early season, high water conditions?

Thanks in advance

Title: Re: Dee / Don Spring Salmon Fly suggestions
Post by: Sandy Nelson on 09/03/2020 at 05:03

Andrew

In spring I carry one salmon fly in my box, a gold bodied willie gunn tube. I have different weights and vary the density of black in the wing but they are all basically the same..
The gold, old school salar hooks improve the fly.
Never found a need for anything else, just vary the weight depending on the water flow rate.

Sandy

Title: Re: Dee / Don Spring Salmon Fly suggestions
Post by: James Laraway on 09/03/2020 at 16:46

i like a monkey personally ..

Title: Re: Dee / Don Spring Salmon Fly suggestions
Post by: Hamish Young on 12/03/2020 at 19:31

GBWG - as Sandy says  :z16

Title: Re: Dee / Don Spring Salmon Fly suggestions
Post by: Euan Innes on 12/03/2020 at 20:50

Sunrays in various colours, all light weight.
Stoats Tails and Blue Charms if the water is low. (Don't be afraid to go to a large double)
Willie Gunns, gold or not.
I prefer to get the line tip to take the fly down, not the weight of the tube.
Monkeys and Dee Sheep do well too, but not with me.
Above the desk that I am currently sitting at is the fly that I caught my first salmon. It is a 50mm Willie Gunn Waddington, tied by Sandy Harper. If I recall correctly, Sandy was from Helmsdale or Brora but I could be wrong. Willie Gunn, light Waddington = perfect!
If anyone remembers Sandy, can they fill in the blanks for me?
Thanks,

Euan