{"product_id":"blob-black","title":"Blob Black","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Blob\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eure is a highly visible stillwater pattern designed to provoke reaction takes rather than imitate natural food. This black version offers a more subtle, silhouette based alternative that works exceptionally well when trout are feeding confidently but ignoring conventional flies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dark profile stands out clearly against lighter water and sky, making it especially effective in low light, overcast conditions or at depth. Fished on its own or as part of a washing line setup, the Black Blob often acts as an attractor that pulls fish toward the cast, even if they ultimately take a different fly. It’s a reliable choice when you need to wake fish up and get them moving. Some fisheries have banned the Blob Black because it is so effective!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note all of our fishing flies are barbless unless otherwise stated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlob Black Specification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarget Species - Trout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTail - Marabou Black \u0026amp; Crystals Pearl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody - Blobs Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHead - Black\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHook - Barbless, Mustad of Norway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow To Fish the  Blob\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWashing Line Setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish the Black Blob on the point with lighter nymphs or buzzers suspended above. The Blob’s visibility helps draw trout into the area, while the droppers pick up fish that follow but don’t commit to the attractor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSlow Retrieve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA steady figure of eight or very slow pull keeps the fly moving without killing its profile. This works well when trout are cruising just below the surface or holding mid-water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDeep Water Search\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen fish are holding deeper, allow the fly to sink before starting a slow retrieve. The solid black outline remains easy for trout to spot, making it an effective searching pattern when covering open water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Match The Hatch","offers":[{"title":"Size 10","offer_id":56439353114948,"sku":"BL0110","price":0.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5131\/7572\/files\/BlobBlack.jpg?v=1774207272","url":"https:\/\/matchthehatch.co.uk\/products\/blob-black","provider":"Match The Hatch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}