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Dancers are one of the most effective lures, the colours and movement has resulted in success on so many species in so many conditions its easy to say just keep a handful in your fly box. The mini dancers are popular for competition and we have a great colour selection

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Troutflies UK are a leading supplier of fly tying tools and materials as well as supplying a full range of trout flies from the traditional to the more modern creations. As a family run business with years of experience in fishing and retail we are here to provide a service and price range in quality flies which has been missing for far too long. All our flies are made by our own team of tyers, exclusively for us, the quality is outstanding with absolutely NO imports from China!

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Dancer flies are another fantastic pattern in the fly fishing world! They're quite different from gladiator flies but equally effective in their own right.

Key Characteristics:

Usually tied with soft, mobile materials that create movement
Often feature marabou, soft hackles, or rubber legs
Can be weighted or unweighted depending on fishing depth
Colors typically range from natural browns and olives to more vibrant attractors

Fishing Techniques:

Work brilliantly when fished with a slow, twitching retrieve
The materials create a "dancing" action that triggers strikes
Effective in both stillwater and river situations
Great for fishing just under the surface or at various depths

When They Shine:

During hatches when insects are moving in the water column
In stillwaters where trout are feeding on emerging insects
When you need a pattern with natural movement
Excellent for rainbow trout who love active, moving prey

Mini lures are small-sized streamer flies and lure-style patterns, typically tied on hooks sizes #10-#16 (compared to standard streamers on #2-#8 hooks). They're designed to imitate:

Small baitfish and fry
Juvenile sculpins and minnows
Small leeches and aquatic worms
Emerging insects and nymphs
Tiny crayfish and crustaceans

Why Mini Lures Are So Effective:

1. Match the Hatch:

Seasonal timing - when young fish are abundant
Natural food source - what fish are actually eating
Size-selective feeding - when fish ignore larger offerings

2. Pressured Water Success:

Less intimidating to wary fish
Natural presentation - doesn't spook fish
Subtle approach for educated trout

3. Versatility:

Multiple species - trout, grayling, perch, small bass
Various techniques - can be fished like nymphs or streamers
All seasons - particularly effective in spring and summer

Mini Streamer Techniques:

Short, subtle strips - less aggressive than large streamers
Slow hand-twist retrieve - gentle, enticing movement
Swing technique - let current work the fly
Twitch and pause - small movements trigger strikes

Stillwater Methods:

Slow figure-eight retrieve
Long pauses between movements
Fish on floating line with long leader
Vary depth - count down different levels

Target Species:

Primary Targets:

Wild trout (especially browns and rainbows)
Grayling - absolutely love mini lures
Small stream trout - perfect size match
Perch and other panfish
Young salmon and sea trout

Seasonal Effectiveness:

Spring - when fry are emerging
Summer - during low, clear water conditions
Autumn - fish feeding on small prey before winter
Winter - subtle approach for lethargic fish

When to Use Mini Lures:

Perfect Conditions:

Clear, low water - when fish are spooky
Heavily fished waters - pressured fish prefer smaller flies
Selective feeding - when fish ignore larger patterns
Post-hatch periods - after major insect emergences
Bright, sunny days - natural, subtle presentation

Water Types:

Small streams - perfect size for intimate waters
Spring creeks - selective fish love mini patterns
Stillwater - excellent for cruising fish
Tailwaters - technical fishing situations

Pro Tips for Mini Lure Success:

1. Subtle Presentation:

Gentle casts - avoid splashing down
Natural drifts - let current do most of the work
Minimal movement - less is often more
Watch for subtle takes - strikes can be very gentle

2. Timing is Key:

Early morning - when small prey is most active
Evening hours - feeding periods
Overcast days - fish more confident
After disturbances - when fish settle down

3. Location Strategy:

Shallow margins - where fry naturally swim
Weed beds - cover for small prey
Drop-offs - transition zones
Quiet pools - where small fish feel safe

Seasonal Applications:

Spring (March-May):

Fry patterns - young fish emerging
Small leeches - active in warming water
Excellent for post-spawn trout - feeding on easy prey

Summer (June-August):

Clear water tactics - when larger flies spook fish
Small stream specialists - perfect for low water
Midday fishing - when subtlety matters

Autumn (September-November):

Pre-winter feeding - fish taking smaller, easier prey
Excellent in stillwater - cruising fish
Great for grayling - their preferred size range

Winter (December-February):

Slow water techniques - minimal movement
Deep, slow pools - where fish conserve energy
Patience required - fish less aggressive