Olive Dun and Starling North Country Spider Fly Tying Kit
Tie Into the Timeless Legacy of North Country Spiders!
Take astep back into time to weave your own connection to fly fishing history with the Olive Dun & Starling North Country Spider Fly Tying Kit. This kit brings to life a modern interpretation of a timeless classic—the Olive Dun and Starling North Country Spider. This pattern is perfectly designed to mimic emerging Blue-Winged Olives (BWOs), and is irresistible to fish, triggering strikes as trout eagerly feed before the insects take flight.
Materials in the kit:
· Hook: Moonlit Premium TOGATTA ML102 sz16
· Thread/Body: Semperfli Classic Waxed 12/0 Olive Dun
· Ribbing: Semperfli 0.1mm Fine Fly Tying Wire Chartreuse
· Thorax: Moonlit Fly Fishing Pine Squirrel Dubbing Olive
· Hackle: Starling
Other materials you may want
· UV Resin: Solarez Bone Dry (or use Head Cement)
· UV Pen: Moonlit Fly Fishing Quick Dry UV Pen
A Pattern Steeped in Tradition
Often recognized as Soft Hackles today North Country Spiders are a cornerstone of fly-fishing heritage. They originated in the Yorkshire Dales of northern England centuries ago, and were crafted to elegantly imitate emerging insects with a simple yet effective design. Their sparse materials and graceful profiles have stood the test of time, making them as relevant on modern waters as they were on the chalk streams of old.
Olive Dun and Starling North Country Spider Fly Tying Tutorial:
Olve Dun and Starling North Country Spider Materials List:
· Hook: Moonlit Premium TOGATTA ML102 sz16-20
· Thread/Body: Semperfli Classic Waxed 12/0 Olive Dun
· Ribbing: Semperfli 0.1mm Fine Fly Tying Wire Chartreuse
· Thorax: Moonlit Fly Fishing Pine Squirrel Dubbing Olive
· Hackle: Starling
· UV Resin: Solarez Bone Dry (or use Head Cement)
· UV Pen: Moonlit Fly Fishing Quick Dry UV Pen
Why Tie the Olive Dun & Starling Spider?
- Unmatched Effectiveness: Perfect for local BWO hatches, enticing fish to strike.
- Elegant Simplicity: Easy to tie, yet devastatingly effective.
- Versatile Presentation: Fishes beautifully as a wet fly or soft hackle in rivers and streams.
This kit includes premium materials carefully curated to tie stunning Olive Dun & Starling Spiders, ensuring every tie is true to tradition yet equipped for today's waters.
Adventure Awaits
Craft your own history on the water with the Olive Dun & Starling North Country Spider Fly Tying Kit. With each tie, you’re not just creating a fly—you’re forging a connection to a storied past and embracing the thrill of every BWO hatch.
Don’t wait—add this kit to your tying bench today and discover the beauty of simplicity in motion!
Check out more information on our Olive Dun and Starling North Country Spider Blog Post Here>>>