The Foam Suspender Olive Emerger is a revolutionary trout fly, expertly designed to mimic the emerging stage of the olive mayfly, a staple in trout diets. Crafted with a buoyant foam body, it ensures perfect suspension just below the water's surface, enticing even the most cautious trout. Its realistic olive hue and delicate hackle create an irresistible silhouette, making it a must-have in any angler's fly box.
Developed in the late 20th century, this fly has gained popularity for its effectiveness during hatches, particularly in UK waters. Its innovative design allows for a natural drift, increasing strike rates and providing an edge in challenging fishing conditions..
Foam Suspender Olive Emerger Trout Fishing Fly
- Fishing Techniques.
The Foam Suspender Olive Emerger is best used during olive hatches when trout are feeding just below the surface. To maximise effectiveness, present the fly with a dead-drift technique, allowing it to float naturally in the current. Use a light tippet to ensure a delicate presentation. Position yourself upstream and cast slightly above the feeding zone, allowing the fly to drift into the trout's path.
For retrieves, employ a gentle twitching motion to mimic an emerging insect, enticing strikes from wary fish. Adjust your tactics based on water conditions, using a slow retrieve in calm waters and a more active one in faster currents.
Key Seasons - when is this
Emerger Trout Fly
most effective?
The Foam Suspender Olive Emerger is most effective during the spring and autumn months when olive hatches are prevalent. In spring, focus on late March to May, as the warmer temperatures trigger the emergence of olives. Autumn, particularly September to early November, also sees significant olive activity.
Use this fly during overcast days or when there's a light drizzle, as these conditions often encourage hatches. It's particularly effective in slow-moving waters where trout are feeding just below the surface. Keep an eye on the water for rising fish, indicating active feeding.
How does the Turrall Foam Suspender Olive Emerger Trout Fly imitate a key stage in a fish's diet?
The Foam Suspender Olive Emerger is designed to mimic the emerging stage of the Blue-Winged Olive, a common mayfly in trout diets. As these insects transition from nymphs to adults, they become vulnerable, trapped in the surface film of the water. This fly imitates that critical moment, with its foam suspender keeping it buoyant, simulating the struggling insect. Trout target this stage due to the easy meal it presents, as the mayflies are unable to escape quickly. The realistic profile and movement of the fly make it irresistible to feeding fish, capitalising on their instinct to seize such opportunities.
Foam Suspender Olive Emerger Trout Fly expertly tied
by Turrall for maximum performance.
The Turrall Foam Suspender Olive Emerger Trout Fly is expertly tied using high-quality materials to ensure maximum performance on the water. Crafted with precision, this fly features a realistic profile that mimics natural insects, enticing even the most discerning trout. The use of durable foam ensures buoyancy, allowing the fly to sit perfectly in the water column, while the olive colouring provides an authentic appearance.
Renowned for its effectiveness, this fly is a must-have in any angler's tackle box, offering reliability and success in various fishing conditions. Perfect for UK waters, it enhances your fly fishing experience.
Turrall Foam Suspender Olive Emerger Trout Fly EM15
- Turrall Premium Award-Winning Flies – The Best in Fly Fishing
England is the birthplace of fly fishing, and Turrall & Co. Ltd. is proud to be its longest-established company of professional fly dressers, crafting premium flies since the mid-nineteenth century. Over the years, Turrall has earned prestigious recognition from The Sunday Times, Country Living Magazine, and EFTTEX – the leading European Fishing Tackle Trade Association.
Every Turrall fly is the result of traditional craftsmanship fused with modern innovation, delivering consistent, high-performance results on the water. Turrall use only the finest materials, starting with high carbon steel hooks—needle-ground, surgically sharp, and double-coated for durability. Matched with world-class feathers and furs, including
Metz Genetic Hackles where appropriate, these hand-tied patterns are trusted by fly anglers worldwide.
