{"product_id":"daddy-longlegs-with-bead","title":"Daddy Longlegs Gold Bead Nymph","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Daddy Longlegs Gold Bead Nymph (often called a \"Goldhead Daddy\" or \"Gold Nugget\" Daddy) is a weighted variation of the classic crane fly imitation, designed to fish just below the surface as well as deeper in the water column. While traditional Daddy patterns are often fished dry, this version adds a gold bead to increase sink rate and expand its versatility in stillwaters and rivers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImitating the subsurface stage of a crane fly or a drowned terrestrial, this fly is particularly effective during late summer and autumn when natural daddy longlegs are blown onto the water. The bead head helps the pattern break the surface film and descend into the feeding zone, where trout frequently intercept struggling insects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of natural legs, buggy body materials and subtle flash from the gold bead creates a realistic yet slightly attention-grabbing profile. It is well suited to lakes, reservoirs and slower river sections where fish are feeding opportunistically.\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\u003eDaddy Longlegs Gold Bead Nymph \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegs - Daddy Long Legs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBody - Floss White\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRib - Gold Line\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHackle - Cock Ginger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHead - Gold Bead\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 \u0026amp; Grayling \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eHow To Fish The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDaddy Longlegs Gold Bead Nymph\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubsurface Retrieve\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAllow the fly to sink slightly before retrieving slowly with gentle strips. This imitates a drowned or struggling insect beneath the surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWashing Line Setup\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish it on the point of a washing line rig with lighter nymphs on droppers. The bead helps maintain depth while covering multiple feeding levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRiver Drift Presentation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCast upstream in slower currents and allow the fly to drift naturally just below the surface, maintaining light contact to detect subtle takes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Daddy Longlegs with Gold Bead offers the classic appeal of a crane fly imitation with added versatility, making it a valuable pattern for targeting trout across a variety of water conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Match The Hatch","offers":[{"title":"Size 12","offer_id":56445715841348,"sku":"GHN07712","price":1.13,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 14","offer_id":56445715874116,"sku":"GHN07714","price":1.13,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0950\/5131\/7572\/files\/DaddyLonglegsGoldBeadNymphsideshot.jpg?v=1774111199","url":"https:\/\/matchthehatch.co.uk\/products\/daddy-longlegs-with-bead","provider":"Match The Hatch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}