{"product_id":"blue-winged-olive","title":"Blue Winged Olive Dry Fly","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Blue Winged Olive Dry Fly is a classic imitation designed to match one of the most consistent and widespread hatches found on rivers and streams. Blue Winged Olives (often abbreviated to BWO) appear across much of the season, particularly during cooler, overcast and slightly damp conditions when trout feed confidently on the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis pattern features a slim olive body paired with soft blue-grey wings, accurately reflecting the natural dun as it rests in the surface film. Its balanced proportions and subtle colouring create a realistic silhouette that trout readily recognise. Because Blue Winged Olives are small and abundant, matching size and presentation is often more important than excessive detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough primarily associated with river fishing, the Blue Winged Olive Dry Fly can also be effective on stillwaters when trout are rising to small upwinged flies. It is especially valuable during spring and autumn when BWO hatches are most reliable.\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\n\u003cspan\u003eBlue Winged Olive Dry Fly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTail - Cock Cape Olive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody - Silk Olive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWing - Half Mallard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHackle - Cock Cape Olive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHead - Black Silk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHook - Barbless, Mustad of Norway\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarget Species - Trout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Winged Olive Dry Fly\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReliable Hatch Match\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImitates one of the most common and important fly species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEffective in Dull Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParticularly productive during cloudy or cooler weather.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelective Feeding Solution\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal when trout are rising steadily to small olive duns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHow To Dress The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlue Winged Olive Dry Fly\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApply Floatant To Hackle \u0026amp; Wing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightly treat these areas before casting to ensure proper flotation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep The Body Untreated\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvoid saturating the body with floatant so the fly sits naturally in the film.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDry Between Casts\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse amadou or desiccant powder to restore buoyancy if the fly becomes waterlogged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow To Fish The Blue Winged Olive Dry Fly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpstream Dead Drift\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCast upstream of rising fish and allow the fly to drift naturally without drag. Accurate placement is key when trout are feeding selectively.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatch Overcast Hatches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish during cool, cloudy conditions when Blue Winged Olive hatches are most active.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTarget Slow Glides and Pool Tails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFocus on smoother sections of river where trout rise rhythmically to emerging duns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Match The Hatch","offers":[{"title":"Size 14","offer_id":56448703201604,"sku":"D01214","price":1.13,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 16","offer_id":56448703234372,"sku":"D01216","price":1.13,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 18","offer_id":56448703267140,"sku":"D01218","price":1.13,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5131\/7572\/files\/Blue_Winged_Olive_Dry_Fly.jpg?v=1774129193","url":"https:\/\/matchthehatch.co.uk\/products\/blue-winged-olive","provider":"Match The Hatch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}