Grilse Flies

[salmao]

Hello

Can anyone give some advice related with Grilse flies.

And what flies are best in bright s days.

Thanks

[salmonking]

I usually plump for an editor,,but anything fairly small and with a fair bit of color is all that's needed.

[salmao]

Thanks Salmonking

But what is small to you? I normaly use double hooks Patridge Salar.

[salmonking]

Anything from size 14 to 10 depending on water height,on a 14 i normally opt for a treble.

[sagecaster]

Don't get too hung up on grilse patterns, make sure you are fishing roughly the right size relative to the water height and the water can 'carry' the fly enough to give the appearance of life.

More importantly think about the pace you are fishing the fly, grilse will chase and nail a fly fished surprisingly quickly, where salmon can be reluctant to leave their lie.

Long tailed ally's can be a nightmare on fresh grilse, where they nip the tail. In these circumstances I fish a lightly short dressed tube, not a complete solution, but it does improve hooking slightly. I know of someone who swears that hitching the fly cures this problem, I've never really tried it, but will this year, because when conditions are right he lands a lot of grilse.

[Sloggi]

The only "must" for me is a silver or gold body. I like a bit of flash when looking at grilse fishing.

[jkboy]

I usually go for a small (12/14) yellow allys on a short clear sink tip if the water has a wee hint of colour; otherwise silver stoat's on a floater all the way (usually micro tube versions or small hooks).

I have taken some grilse on the stoat's in bright sun, but usually on such days I find the last couple of hour's before dark are most productive.