Dragon Fly Packs - Irish Mayflies
Traditional Lough Patterns for Big Water Success
Embrace the heritage of the great Irish loughs with the Dragon Fly Irish Mayfly Pack. These patterns are steeped in tradition, designed specifically to sit "in" the surface film or create a lifelike wake that draws large, wild trout from the depths. From the iconic green drake hatches of early summer to the late-evening sedge activity, these five flies are the gold standard for any serious stillwater angler.
What’s in the Pack?
The Hatch Classics: The Earn Special and Green Gorge are quintessential Mayfly patterns, using soft, mobile hackles to mimic the fluttering struggle of a newly hatched drake.
The Sedge Master: The Leggy Peter is a versatile "Great Red Sedge" imitation, perfect for fishing the "blind" or during a heavy evening fall of sedges.
The Versatile May: The French Partridge is perhaps the most famous Irish Mayfly of all, offering a buggy, translucent profile that works throughout the entire duration of the hatch.
The Emerger Essential: The Gosling is a superb transitional fly, sitting low and "shaggy" in the water to represent a vulnerable, drowned, or emerging insect.
Why This Selection?
Movement-Focused: Tied with natural mallard, partridge, and long-fibered hackles to provide maximum "life" and movement on the wave.
Lough Proven: These specific patterns have been refined over decades on waters like Corrib, Derg, and Erne.
High Buoyancy: Designed to be fished on a long leader, these flies maintain their profile even in a rolling "lough wave."
Perfect for: Drifting the shallows of large reservoirs and natural lakes. If you're heading out during the Mayfly "duffers' fortnight," this is the pack you need in your waistcoat.