Description
Fly Type: This is a delicate dry fly and emerger pattern. The name "Ytskrapare" (Swedish for "surface scraper") refers to its design, which allows it to sit perfectly in the surface film of the water.
Best Suited For: An excellent fly for targeting highly selective fish. It's a proven pattern for trout (especially brown trout) and grayling that are feeding on insects caught just below or in the surface film.
Best Time to Fish: This fly is most effective during an insect hatch of caddis, mayflies, or midges, when fish are focused on the emerger or dun stage. It is best fished during the daytime when hatches are typically most active.
Water Type: A classic freshwater fly, primarily for rivers and streams.
Best Location: The Ytskrapare works best on slow-moving pools or in flat water where a precise, drag-free presentation is crucial. It is designed to be fished in the film of the water where natural insects struggle to escape.
Other Value: The key to this fly's success is its imitation of a struggling insect. The fly is designed to sit flush with the water, creating a silhouette that mimics an insect trapped in the surface film. The best way to fish it is with a perfect dead drift, without any drag, to look as natural as possible.