A must in every Tassie fly fisher’s fly box for when trout lock in on orange mayfly spinners.
Description
There are many orange spinner patterns available and this one is a variant shown to me by former Tasmanian fishing guide, Damian How. Originally it was used on the lowland rivers of northern Tasmania where the fish would eat it in preference to many other imitations. Now, it is regularly tied on not only when fishing the rivers, but in all other lakes which contain orange spinners. These include Woods and Arthurs Lake, Lake Leak, Four Springs, Penstock, Bronte and many more.
The fly is designed to be fished when trout are eating spinners and as such, it is fished singly to sighted fish. The fly is designed to land the correct way every time.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | Mayfly Tackle |
| Pattern Type | Orange Spinner (Barbless) |
| Origin | Northern Tasmania |
| Best Fishing Conditions | Trout feeding on spinners |
| Fishing Method | Sight fishing, single fly |
FAQ
What makes this orange spinner different from other spinner patterns?
This pattern was originally developed by former Tasmanian fishing guide Damian How for use in northern Tasmania’s lowland rivers, where trout showed a strong preference for it over other imitations. It has since become widely used in various lakes including Woods, Arthurs Lake, Lake Leak, Four Springs, Penstock, and Bronte.
Can this spinner be used in lakes outside Tasmania?
Yes, it is regularly tied on in lakes across Tasmania that contain orange spinner habits, including Woods, Arthurs Lake, Lake Leak, Four Springs, Penstock, and Bronte.
How should the fly be presented in the water?
It is designed to be fished singly to sighted fish, with the goal of landing the correct way every time.
Adrian Poole –
This spinner worked perfectly on a cold morning at Lake Leak. The trout took it immediately and I was able to see them clearly. It’s a reliable pattern when fishing in areas where fish are known to eat orange spinners.
Jake Metcalfe –
Used it at Four Springs and caught a nice brown trout. The fly lands correctly and stays natural in the water. Great for sight fishing when fish are actively feeding.
Oliver Manning –
Fished it in Penstock and saw several trout take it. It’s a bit more visible than other spinners, which helps when targeting active fish. A solid choice for orange spinner patterns.
Grace Paterson –
Damian How’s original design is still effective. I’ve used it in multiple lakes and it’s consistently taken by trout. Works well in both rivers and still waters.