The Shipmans Buzz Olive Stillwater Trout Fly is a renowned pattern, expertly crafted by Dave Shipman in the 1970s. Designed for stillwater fishing, it mimics emerging buzzers, a staple in trout diets. Its buoyant design, featuring a sparse olive body and white poly yarn breathers, ensures it sits enticingly in the surface film, triggering strikes from feeding trout.
Key features include its lightweight construction and realistic movement, making it highly effective in calm waters. Anglers appreciate its versatility, as it can be fished static or with a slow retrieve. The Shipmans Buzz remains a favourite for its proven success in luring trout, embodying a perfect blend of tradition and innovation in fly fishing..
Shipmans Buzz Olive Stillwater Trout Fishing Fly
- Fishing Techniques.
The Shipman's Buzz Olive Stillwater Trout Fishing Fly is best used in calm or slightly rippled waters. To maximise effectiveness, employ a floating line with a long leader to allow the fly to sit just beneath the surface film, mimicking emerging insects. Use a slow figure-of-eight retrieve to create subtle movement, imitating a hatching midge. Alternatively, let the fly drift naturally with the wind, occasionally twitching the line to simulate a struggling insect. This fly is particularly effective during midge hatches, and fishing it in the top few inches of water can entice surface-feeding trout.
Key Seasons - when is this
Stillwater Emerger Trout Fly
most effective?
The Shipmans Buzz Olive Stillwater Trout Fishing Fly is most effective during the warmer months, particularly from late spring to early autumn. This period coincides with the prolific hatches of midges and small olives, making it an ideal choice for imitating emerging insects. The fly excels in calm, overcast conditions when trout are feeding near the surface. During the summer, early mornings and late evenings are prime times, as cooler temperatures encourage surface activity. In autumn, focus on mild days when hatches are still prevalent, ensuring the fly remains a top performer in your tackle box.
How does the Turrall Shipmans Buzz Olive Stillwater Trout Fly imitate a key stage in a fish's diet?
The Shipmans Buzz Olive Stillwater Trout Fishing Fly is designed to mimic the emerging stage of the midge, a crucial part of a trout's diet. As midges transition from pupae to adults, they struggle at the water's surface, making them vulnerable and an easy target for fish. This fly imitates the midge's buoyant, delicate form during this emergence, with its sparse hackle and buoyant body. Trout are particularly drawn to this stage because the insects are plentiful and provide a rich source of protein, making the Shipmans Buzz Olive an effective choice for anglers seeking to entice feeding fish.
Shipmans Buzz Olive Stillwater Trout Fly expertly tied
by Turrall for maximum performance.
The Turrall Shipmans Buzz Olive Stillwater Trout Fly is expertly tied using high-quality materials to ensure maximum performance. Crafted with precision, this fly features a realistic profile that mimics natural insects, making it highly effective in attracting trout. The use of premium olive dubbing and hackle provides a lifelike appearance and movement in the water, enhancing its appeal to fish. Designed for stillwater fishing, this fly is perfect for UK anglers seeking success. Its durability and attention to detail make it a must-have in any fly box, ensuring consistent results on the water.
Turrall Shipmans Buzz Olive Stillwater Trout Fly SR13
- 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.
