Tom Sullivan is a renowned guide on Irish Loughs who has been at it for many years. Check out recommended flies and his go-to patterns for lough fishing.
Fulling Mill Docs Fiery Brown Dabbler Flies
This is one of the best dabblers for trout feeding on shrimp in the shallows, a must for early season wet fly tactics.
The Cock Robin is one of the most famous Irish wet patterns and has accounted for thousands upon thousands of wild brown trout. Fish it on the point.
The Golden Olive Bumble is a classic wet fly that was designed by Kingsmill Moore. It has produced some brilliant brown trout over the years right across the U.K. Best fished in a wave as part of a team of flies. The Golden Olive Bumble will catch both brown and rainbow trout on hill lochs to reservoirs, the ideal fly to use during a mayfly hatch.
Originating from the Loughs of Ireland this wet fly has become as equally popular for rainbow trout as they are for browns. A great suggestive wet fly for sedges and large duns.
A style of fly bulked up with hair rather than feathers originated by Lee Wulff to ensure floatability on the big fast rivers. Now used worldwide in a variety of circumstances.
Many Mayfly naturals have a distinctive yellow-green tinge to them shortly after hatching as they dry out just before they are able to fly and leave the waters surface. Trout recognize this and will often pick out those in preference.
A great new addition to the range from Fulling Mill consultant George Barron which works grate and was tested in Irish Lough
A best seller. A realistic close copy pattern that is hugely popular, accounting for countless fish every year, mostly fished dry but equally effective semi-drowned sub surface.
