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Palomino Shuttlecock (Black & Olive)

Unlock the Secret to Fooling Wary Trout in the Surface Film

There are times when trout become fixated on emergers and crippled flies—those stuck just below or in the meniscus, unable to fully hatch. The Palomino Shuttlecock is a masterful answer to these conditions, perfectly imitating mayfly or midge emergers at their most vulnerable.

The Palomino Shuttlecock Design

Featuring a slim, natural body with a soft, buoyant CDC (Cul de Canard) wing, the Palomino Shuttlecock sits with its tail and body submerged, while the CDC fibers ride upright in the surface film. This “shuttlecock” effect creates an incredibly lifelike profile of an insect fighting to emerge—just what feeding trout are looking for when they’re locked on subsurface prey.

Black & Olive Variations

• Palomino Shuttlecock Olive:
  Tied in a natural olive hue, this version matches the most common mayfly and midge colors found on rivers and stillwaters. It's especially effective during olive hatches, where subtlety and realism are key.

• Palomino Shuttlecock Black:
  Designed with a darker, more subdued back, this variant excels when fish are fixated on emergers or spinners that have a shaded or spent appearance, making it a go-to fly when you need to match selective feeding behaviour.

Why Choose the Palomino Shuttlecock?

• Ultra-Realistic Emerger Imitation: Sits perfectly in the film, mimicking trapped or emerging insects.

• Fool the Fussiest Fish: Ideal for pressured waters or times when trout are ignoring standard dry flies.

• Superb Visibility: The CDC wing stands out just enough for anglers, but not too much for wary fish.

• Versatile Colors: Olive for matching hatches and Black for imitating darker, spent or crippled insects.

Fishing Tips

• Present with a drag-free drift on a fine leader to maximize realism.

• Use during hatches when you see subtle rises, bulges, or “head and tail” takes—classic signs of fish feeding on emergers.

• Excellent for both rivers and lakes, particularly on calm days or in slow-moving water.

Tie on a Palomino Shuttlecock when you need to bridge the gap between nymph and dry—especially when trout are sipping just under the surface and you’re ready to match the hatch.

Product Code: PALNY6LK60