{"product_id":"sci-flies-trout-novice-stillwater","title":"SCI FLIES TROUT NOVICE STILLWATER","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSCI FLIES Trout Novice Stillwater – 7-Piece Fly Selection\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSCI FLIES Trout Novice Stillwater Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e is a beginner-friendly selection of proven wet flies, nymphs, and streamers designed specifically for \u003cstrong\u003estillwater trout fishing\u003c\/strong\u003e. Carefully selected to cover a variety of feeding situations, this seven-fly assortment gives novice anglers an excellent starting point for fishing lakes, dams, reservoirs, and other stillwater environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe selection combines \u003cstrong\u003eattractor patterns, damsel nymphs, general-purpose nymphs, and baitfish-style streamers\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing different colours, profiles, levels of flash, and sinking characteristics. This allows anglers to experiment with different presentations and quickly identify what the trout are responding to on the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the highly visible \u003cstrong\u003eOrange Death\u003c\/strong\u003e and aggressive \u003cstrong\u003eCats Whisker\u003c\/strong\u003e to the natural presentation of the \u003cstrong\u003eGold-Ribbed Hare's Ear\u003c\/strong\u003e and damsel patterns, the pack provides a versatile selection suitable for a wide range of stillwater conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're new to fly fishing or simply looking for a compact selection of reliable trout patterns, the SCI FLIES Novice Stillwater Pack is an excellent addition to your fly box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIncluded Fly Patterns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1. Orange Death (W)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eOrange Death\u003c\/strong\u003e is a bright, highly visible wet-fly attractor designed to provoke interest when trout respond to colour, movement, and flash. Its vivid orange appearance makes it particularly useful when anglers need a more noticeable pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttractor fishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColoured or slightly murky water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for active trout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSituations where a bright pattern is required\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e2. Woolly Bugger – Black \u0026amp; Grizzly (BB)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eWoolly Bugger\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the most versatile streamer patterns in fly fishing. Its combination of profile, movement, and materials allows it to imitate a variety of prey, including small baitfish, leeches, and large aquatic nymphs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe black-and-grizzly colour combination provides a contrasting profile that can be particularly effective in a range of water conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaitfish and leech imitations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAggressive trout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStillwater retrieves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e3. Red Eye Damsel (W)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRed Eye Damsel\u003c\/strong\u003e imitates a damsel nymph, an important food source for trout in many stillwater environments. Its olive colour provides a natural presentation, while the distinctive red detailing adds an additional visual trigger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFish this pattern around \u003cstrong\u003eweed beds, margins, and areas where aquatic vegetation provides habitat for damsel nymphs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeed-bed fishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDamsel nymph activity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural presentations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStillwater margins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e4. GRHE – Gold-Ribbed Hare's Ear (BB)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGold-Ribbed Hare's Ear (GRHE)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic general-purpose nymph pattern designed to imitate a wide variety of aquatic insects. Its buggy appearance makes it an excellent searching pattern when trout are feeding subsurface but the exact food source is unclear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gold rib provides additional attraction while the hare's-ear-style body creates a natural, textured profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeneral nymph fishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching for feeding trout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural subsurface presentations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStillwater and reservoir fishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e5. Fritz Bugger – Olive (BB)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFritz Bugger\u003c\/strong\u003e combines an olive streamer profile with sparkling fritz material to provide additional flash and water movement. The added visual attraction can make it particularly useful when trout need a stronger stimulus to trigger a response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMurky or coloured water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActive retrieves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching patterns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrout responding to flash\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e6. Gold Bead Damsel (BB)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGold Bead Damsel\u003c\/strong\u003e is a weighted damsel nymph designed to reach deeper sections of the water column. Its bead head helps the fly sink, making it useful when trout are holding closer to the bottom or when a deeper presentation is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe damsel profile makes it particularly suitable for fishing around aquatic vegetation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDeeper presentations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeed beds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDamsel nymph imitations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottom-oriented trout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e7. Cats Whisker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCats Whisker\u003c\/strong\u003e is a popular attractor streamer featuring a striking white-and-orange colour combination. Rather than imitating one specific food source, it is designed to provoke aggressive reaction strikes through its visibility, movement, and contrasting colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an excellent searching fly when trout are active and willing to chase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttractor fishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSearching large areas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAggressive trout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFaster streamer retrieves\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClear to moderately coloured water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e7-fly beginner-friendly selection\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifically selected for stillwater trout fishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes wet flies, nymphs, and streamers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovers natural and attractor-style presentations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes weighted and unweighted patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for different depths and retrieve styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent selection for lakes, dams, and reservoirs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal introduction to stillwater fly fishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePack Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFly Pattern\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKey Application\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrange Death\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWet Fly \/ Attractor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBright attractor presentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWoolly Bugger – Black \u0026amp; Grizzly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStreamer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaitfish, leech \u0026amp; nymph imitation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed Eye Damsel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDamsel Nymph\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeed beds \u0026amp; natural presentation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGRHE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNymph\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGeneral subsurface imitation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFritz Bugger – Olive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStreamer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlash \u0026amp; active retrieves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold Bead Damsel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeighted Nymph\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeeper presentations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCats Whisker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAttractor Streamer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReaction strikes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTotal: 7 flies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStillwater Fishing Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis selection allows anglers to cover several important areas of the water column.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNear the surface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use suitable wet-fly and unweighted patterns when trout are actively feeding higher in the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMid-water:\u003c\/strong\u003e Streamers such as the Woolly Bugger, Fritz Bugger, and Cats Whisker can be retrieved through the water column to imitate moving prey or trigger reaction strikes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeeper water:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Gold Bead Damsel provides additional weight for getting a fly deeper when trout are holding lower in the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAround vegetation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Damsel patterns are particularly useful around weed beds and aquatic vegetation, where damsel nymphs naturally occur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStillwater Trout Fishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLake Fishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDam Fishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReservoir Fishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeginner Fly Fishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWet-Fly Fishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNymph Fishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStreamer Fishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDamsel Nymph Fishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttractor Fishing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ScientificFlies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53900737184058,"sku":"6009518918658","price":205.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0888\/1124\/1786\/files\/1_dd37fca2-8964-486f-b465-f743274068e8.png?v=1786545013","url":"https:\/\/miasangling.co.za\/products\/sci-flies-trout-novice-stillwater","provider":"Mias Angling \u0026 Scuba","version":"1.0","type":"link"}