Wet fly
Dýrbítur
Icelandic highland trout fly
TroutSubsurface
'Creature-biter' — a traditional Icelandic trout pattern with a name that suggests aggression and a dressing that delivers on it. Used on the smaller highland rivers where Arctic char and brown trout share the same runs.
Fish this when
Summer on Icelandic highland rivers and lakes. Works well in the short Icelandic summer when fish are actively feeding.
Why it works
Local Icelandic patterns are tied by people who fish the same beats daily. The name implies a take-inducing profile and the fish agree.
Naturals it imitates
general invertebrate
Typical zone & fishable range
usually
Surface
Film
Subsurface
Deep
Setup sensitivity: medium
Quick facts
Tying difficulty
Beginner-friendly
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