Snowbee Buzzer Fly Selection

Snowbee Buzzer Fly Selection is a carefully chosen pack of buzzer patterns designed for modern stillwater trout fishing across UK reservoirs, lakes and smaller fisheries. Combining natural midge imitations with effective modern designs, this versatile barbed trout buzzer selection gives anglers proven patterns for fishing buzzer hatches throughout the season.

Buzzers remain one of the most consistent and reliable food sources for trout in stillwaters, and the Snowbee Buzzer Fly Selection brings together a practical mix of proven patterns suited to both traditional and modern buzzer tactics. The selection includes flies aimed at imitating emerging chironomids, covering situations where trout are feeding just below the surface as well as deeper static presentations.

These stillwater buzzer flies are suited to anglers fishing reservoirs, small lakes and commercial trout fisheries, whether from the bank or boat. The mix of styles allows anglers to fish anything from a simple floating line setup through to washing line tactics and suspender methods during buzzer hatches.

At troutcatchers, buzzer selections like this appeal to both newer anglers building a practical fly box and experienced stillwater anglers wanting ready-to-fish patterns for changing conditions. The balance of competition inspired patterns and more natural imitative styles makes this a useful all-round pack for UK trout fishing.

• Fish two or three buzzers on a team to cover different depths
• Use a long fluorocarbon leader for more natural presentation in clear water
• Allow the flies to remain static at times, especially during calm conditions
• Watch for subtle takes — buzzer takes are often gentle draws rather than aggressive pulls
• Fish under a suspender or indicator when trout are feeding high in the water
• On reservoirs, try a slow figure-of-eight retrieve to maintain contact with the flies
• During spring buzzer hatches, focus on sheltered bays and warmer water areas

• UK reservoirs during buzzer hatches
• Small stillwaters and commercial trout lakes
• Early spring and summer trout fishing
• Clear water conditions
• Calm or lightly rippled water
• Rainbow trout fisheries
• Brown trout fishing on natural waters
• Static buzzer fishing techniques
• Washing line methods
• Suspender and indicator fishing
• Boat fishing over deeper water
• Bank fishing along drop-offs and margins

Are the Snowbee Buzzer Fly Selection flies suitable for beginners?

Yes. The selection provides a practical starting point for anglers learning stillwater buzzer fishing while still being useful for experienced anglers.

Primarily rainbow and brown trout in stillwaters and reservoirs.

Yes. Buzzers are highly effective on both small commercial fisheries and larger reservoirs.

A floating fly line is the most versatile starting point, although intermediate lines can help when trout are feeding deeper.

Buzzers are particularly effective during spring and early summer hatches, though they can produce fish throughout much of the trout season.

The Snowbee Buzzer Fly Selection contains 7 flies.

Prestige Snowbee Fly Packs - 

A Unique and Extensive Collection of Proven Fish-Catching Flies

Carefully compiled by global Snowbee ambassador Simon Kidd in collaboration with World Fly Fishing Champion Iain Barr, the Prestige Snowbee Fly Pack range delivers a truly outstanding selection of patterns for fly anglers of every level.

From rivers and reservoirs to stillwaters and the sea, Snowbee’s extensive fly pack collection covers virtually every species that can be successfully targeted on the fly. Whether you need versatile all-round patterns or highly specialised selections for specific conditions and tactics, there is a pack designed to give you confidence on the water.

Drawing on years of experience at international and world championship level, Simon and Iain have carefully refined every pack to include only flies they trust completely — patterns proven to catch fish, not just anglers. Many selections intentionally feature the same fly in multiple sizes, recognising how critical size choice can be when targeting pressured or selective fish.

Each pack is clearly labelled as barbed or barbless to meet modern fishery regulations, with every fly tied on premium-quality Japanese hooks and finished with exceptional attention to detail. Built to withstand the demands of top-level competition, these flies are equally at home in the hands of passionate everyday anglers looking to fish with confidence and success.

• Find the full range of Snowbee Fishing Fly Selection Packs here
• Team them up with a Snowbee Fly Box here