{"product_id":"blob-olive","title":"Blob Olive","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Blob Olive offers a more natural looking take on the traditional blob style, combining strong movement with subtler colour tones that can be particularly effective on pressured waters. Rather than relying purely on brightness, the olive shade suggests general food forms while still keeping the bold presence that makes blob patterns so reliable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis version works well when trout are feeding just beneath the surface or cruising through the upper layers, especially in clearer conditions where darker or fluorescent blobs may appear too harsh. Its fuller profile creates a noticeable disturbance in the water, helping draw attention from distance and encouraging fish to investigate. Whether fished alone or as part of a multi-fly stillwater setup, the Olive Blob is a dependable searching lure when you need to cover water and locate active fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-0ad43b3b-7fff-48fd-1762-aaf3055c69c4\"\u003ePlease note all of our fishing flies are barbless unless otherwise stated.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlob Olive Specification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarget Species - Trout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTail - Marabou Olive \u0026amp; Crystals Pearl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody - Blobs Olive\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 Olive Blob Attractor Fly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWashing Line Method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish the Olive Blob on the point with smaller nymphs or buzzers positioned above. The larger profile helps bring fish into range, often leading to takes on either the Blob or the droppers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteady Figure of 8 Retrieve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse a controlled figure of eight to keep the fly working without over speeding it. This approach is effective when trout are moving through mid-water and responding to gentle movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMid to Deep Water Coverage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow the fly time to sink before retrieving at a consistent pace. The olive tone remains visible without looking too aggressive, making it a useful option for exploring deeper areas when fish are not showing on top.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Match The Hatch","offers":[{"title":"Size 10","offer_id":56439364321604,"sku":"BL0710","price":0.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5131\/7572\/files\/BlobOlive.jpg?v=1773656862","url":"https:\/\/matchthehatch.co.uk\/products\/blob-olive","provider":"Match The Hatch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}