Ronan's Willow Grub

The tiny killer! When trout lock in on these nothing else will do. This simple foam fly is a must if you’re planning a summer trip to NZ. Willows are common on the rivers throughout NZ and wherever the willows are, the grubs will be falling in and feeding the trout. I fish this about a foot from my indicator dry so that I know where it is!

Willow grubs are tiny maggot-like larvae of the sawfly family of insects that drop from their leafy cocoons and into the water. At the height of this activity, trout have eyes for little else. This humble foam dressing is a dead ringer for the unfortunate naturals. When trout are seen gentle dimpling, or lined up behind overhanging willow branches then reach for this little number. A sighter wing/post obviously helps you locate the whereabouts of your artificial to address unwanted drag and of course determine when a trout takes your fly.