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Fly choice starts with matching Size, Profile and Colour in that order. (usually) 2. Depth is the second consideration. If they can't see or feel your fly, they can't eat it. 3. Your drift is critical. If it doesn't seem real, it gets refused. You'll figure out if they're taking it dead drift, mid current, on the swing etc. The point is don't stick with the same presentation that doesn't work. Experiment based on what you know about your bugs behaviour. The fish will follow. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Calibri','sans-serif'; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;\"\u003eClick on add to cart and go through the purchase steps. You'll get an email confirming your download and a 2nd email with the link. 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You'll get an email confirming your download and a 2nd email with the link. We're not adding you to a mailing list for special offers, that's not how we roll but don't be shy about buying some flies or hitting us up for a guided trip or some lessons. See you on the water! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mad Drifter Designs ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52304333996321,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0676\/9636\/1761\/files\/MAYFLYTIPSCOVER.png?v=1770332309"},{"product_id":"stonefly-quick-reference-free-download","title":"Stonefly Quick Reference Free Download","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bow river sees a decent Skwala Hatch during the early Spring and the Golden Stone hatch is an anticipated event every year on our river. 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