[{"id":469584707894,"handle":"attractor-patterns","updated_at":"2024-07-19T09:40:00-06:00","published_at":"2024-01-04T23:40:46-07:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":null,"published_scope":"web","title":"Attractor Patterns","body_html":null,"image":{"created_at":"2024-01-05T02:45:19-07:00","alt":null,"width":1920,"height":450,"src":"\/\/www.stonecreekltd.com\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/Category_banner_1_c39187ef-8ab1-4892-ad72-b247f48bc4b8.png?v=1704447919"}},{"id":500227047734,"handle":"best-selling-products","title":"Best Selling Products","updated_at":"2024-07-19T09:40:00-06:00","body_html":null,"published_at":"2024-07-05T01:51:59-06:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":null,"disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Best Selling"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Best Selling"}],"published_scope":"web"},{"id":469584249142,"handle":"classic","updated_at":"2024-03-14T07:20:29-06:00","published_at":"2024-01-04T23:39:42-07:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":null,"published_scope":"web","title":"Classic","body_html":null,"image":{"created_at":"2024-01-05T02:37:05-07:00","alt":null,"width":1920,"height":450,"src":"\/\/www.stonecreekltd.com\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/Category_banner_1_70caa7d6-6b89-4f32-ba47-fd979e06294d.png?v=1704447425"}},{"id":469584183606,"handle":"dry-flies","updated_at":"2024-07-19T09:40:00-06:00","published_at":"2024-01-04T23:39:41-07:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"web","title":"Dry Flies","body_html":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDry flies are artificial flies designed to float on the surface of the water,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e imitating insects or other small food sources that fish feed on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e They are a popular choice for fly fishing,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e as they can be very effective in attracting strikes from fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e There are many different types of dry flies available,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e each designed to imitate a specific insect or food source.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePatterns include: Attractor Patterns, Caddis Mayflies, Stoneflies, Beetles, Ants and Grasshoppers.\u003c\/p\u003e","image":{"created_at":"2024-01-05T02:36:53-07:00","alt":null,"width":1920,"height":450,"src":"\/\/www.stonecreekltd.com\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/Category_banner_1_db4052d1-f075-4c0a-820b-c30db38fd4ab.png?v=1704447413"}},{"id":469584150838,"handle":"flies","updated_at":"2024-07-19T09:40:00-06:00","published_at":"2024-01-04T23:39:40-07:00","sort_order":"alpha-asc","template_suffix":null,"published_scope":"web","title":"Flies","body_html":null,"image":{"created_at":"2024-01-05T02:36:28-07:00","alt":null,"width":1920,"height":450,"src":"\/\/www.stonecreekltd.com\/cdn\/shop\/collections\/Category_banner_1_fab9c5b9-b446-4b33-9349-70363d10966f.png?v=1704447389"}},{"id":500227080502,"handle":"newest-products","title":"Newest Products","updated_at":"2024-07-19T09:40:00-06:00","body_html":null,"published_at":"2024-07-05T01:51:59-06:00","sort_order":"created-desc","template_suffix":null,"disjunctive":true,"rules":[{"column":"title","relation":"contains","condition":"Newest"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Newest"}],"published_scope":"web"},{"id":485152063798,"handle":"without-loon","title":"Without Loon","updated_at":"2024-07-19T09:40:00-06:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2024-05-14T03:51:48-06:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Loon"}],"published_scope":"global"}]
Royal Coachman Trude, a variation of the classic Royal Coachman fly pattern. The Trude has a down-wing tied with calf tail hair, which gives the fly a more buoyant profile and makes it easier to fish in choppy water.
The heavy hackle collar also helps to keep the fly afloat.
The Royal Coachman - Trude is a versatile fly that can be fished in a variety of conditions. It can be fished dead drift or with a slight retrieve, and it can be used as a single fly or as part of a nymph rig.
Here are some tips for fishing the Royal Coachman - Trude:
Fish the Royal Coachman - Trude in areas where you would find small aquatic insects.
Use a light tippet, as the Royal Coachman - Trude is a small fly.
Present the Royal Coachman - Trude gently, as trout can be easily spooked.
Dead drift the Royal Coachman - Trude, or fish it with a slight retrieve.
Be patient, as trout may take a few minutes to decide to eat the Royal Coachman - Trude.
