Cold-water spring tube
Black & Yellow Tube
SalmonMid-depth
The cold-water spring tube. Black wing over yellow body — bright enough to register in peat-stained Highland water, dark enough to silhouette in low light. Helmsdale, Brora, Naver, Thurso essential.
Naturals it imitates
general attractor
Typical zone & fishable range
usually
Surface & waking
Shallow
Mid-depth
Deep
Setup sensitivity: medium
Size by condition
| default range | 1–1.5 inch tube |
| cold water | 1.5 inch copper tube |
| high water | 1.5 inch copper or brass |
Similar flies
Included in packs
High/cold water tubes