Hawthorn Selection - UPDATED for 2026 Trout swirling “quilted” or “mottled” figure—the

swirling “quilted” or “mottled” figure—the “pommelle” effect—that catches the light in rippling patterns

Casting Shirt Size Guide:

Soft unstructured crown

or more open and lighter

Hawthorn Selection - UPDATED for 2026 Trout swirling “quilted” or “mottled” figure—theThe NEW 2026 Barbless Hawthorn selection. A selection of 16 barbless Hawthorn Fly imitations, comprising 4 different patterns (in 2 sizes). The Hawthorn Fly (or Bibio marci) is a small (no larger than 1cm) black fly, noticeable by its long gangling legs. Hatches of Hawthorn flies usually start in late April (some say it's always on St. Mark's Day 25th April) and last for no more than a couple of weeks. The Hawthorn fly can also be used as a suggestive