{"product_id":"dry-dropper-starter-pack","title":"Dry-Dropper Starter Pack — 24 Flies","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ffs-assortment-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne fly to watch, one fly below it. This 24-fly selection pairs eight large Stimulators with sixteen nymphs and a practical guide to building, drifting and adjusting a dry-dropper rig. Check your actual rig in water, choose a useful dropper length, and keep the setup to one nymph at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour Stimulator - Orange #8 and four Stimulator - Yellow #8.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour each: Hare's Ear #18, Prince Nymph #18, Copper John #18 and Rainbow Warrior #18.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo starting setups: an 18-inch dropper and a 30-inch dropper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructions for identifying drag, adjusting depth and reading the dry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExact fly identification and individual refill links.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoxed or loose refill, with the same twenty-four flies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dry-dropper lets you show trout a surface fly and a subsurface fly while watching one visible reference. The useful part is learning what changes when you lengthen the dropper, move across a current seam, or choose another nymph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pack keeps those decisions manageable. Orange and Yellow Stimulators are both large #8 attractors. The four nymph choices are all #18, but they are different patterns and are not assumed to weigh the same. Keep only one nymph attached and check that your actual dry remains upright and visible in the intended current.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with the short rig in shallow, gentle water where you can control the drift. Try the longer rig when the feeding layer and current call for it. Thirty inches of tippet does not guarantee thirty inches of fishing depth, and a dry that repeatedly sinks needs attention before another cast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yellow Stimulator here is a large attractor, not a small yellow sally imitation. If fish are selectively taking small dries or emergers, match that food with a suitable fly outside this starter selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose \u003cstrong\u003e24 flies + box\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003e24-fly refill — no box\u003c\/strong\u003e. Leaders, tippet, floatant and other equipment are not included. Shipping is calculated at checkout; eligible lower-48 U.S. orders qualify for free shipping at $65 or more, subject to checkout eligibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about this selection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should I start with?\u003c\/strong\u003e Try the Orange #8\/Hare's Ear #18 short rig only after checking that the actual dry stays upright and visible with that wet nymph in your intended water. The starting choice is a teaching sequence, not a claim it catches the most fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan any #18 nymph go underneath?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Hook size does not establish weight or drag. Check each actual combination in water and use one nymph at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I add split shot or another nymph?\u003c\/strong\u003e The supplied rigs use neither. Extra load changes the setup and is outside the starting examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if the dry will not stay up?\u003c\/strong\u003e Check drag and fouling, dry and treat the fly as instructed, and replace a waterlogged dry. If a clean rig still will not work in those conditions, change to a separate indicator or another method.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I fish the Stimulator alone?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Remove the dropper and fish it as a large dry attractor. It is not a substitute for matching every small-insect hatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I refill just one pattern?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Reorder the exact Single variant, or choose the full twenty-four-fly refill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca class=\"button\" href=\"#how-to-fish\" style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;min-height:48px;padding:14px 24px;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none\"\u003eHow to fish these flies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExact contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth formats contain the same 24 flies. Choose the boxed format for a fly box, or the loose refill if you already have one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhoto guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e The gallery and component pictures are identification examples from our individual-fly listings, not a photograph of the assembled box. Photographs are not shown at a common physical scale. The labels below specify the included sizes and quantities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFly\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFlies included\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/floatingfeathersupplyco.com\/products\/stimulator-orange?variant=46747229159654\"\u003eStimulator - Orange\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo color option\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/floatingfeathersupplyco.com\/products\/stimulator-yellow?variant=48409666519270\"\u003eStimulator - Yellow\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo color option\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/floatingfeathersupplyco.com\/products\/hares-ear?variant=45649462067430\"\u003eHare's Ear\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo color option\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/floatingfeathersupplyco.com\/products\/prince-nymph?variant=45650218418406\"\u003ePrince Nymph\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo color option\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/floatingfeathersupplyco.com\/products\/copper-john?variant=45649446994150\"\u003eCopper John\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo color option\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/floatingfeathersupplyco.com\/products\/rainbow-warrior-nymph?variant=46431656739046\"\u003eRainbow Warrior\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo color option\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e#18\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(160px,1fr));gap:16px;margin:24px 0\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure style=\"margin:0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/floatingfeathersupplyco.com\/products\/stimulator-orange?variant=46747229159654\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/9615\/1782\/files\/stimulator-orange-64-detail-refined.png?v=1788641566\" alt=\"Stimulator - Orange — pattern identification example\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain;background:#f3f5f7\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eStimulator - Orange\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"margin:0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/floatingfeathersupplyco.com\/products\/stimulator-yellow?variant=48409666519270\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/9615\/1782\/files\/stimulator-yellow-enhanced.png?v=1789845446\" alt=\"Stimulator - Yellow — pattern identification example\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain;background:#f3f5f7\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eStimulator - Yellow\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"margin:0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/floatingfeathersupplyco.com\/products\/hares-ear?variant=45649462067430\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/9615\/1782\/files\/hares-ear-256358-uniform-gray.png?v=1788636372\" alt=\"Hare's Ear — pattern identification example\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain;background:#f3f5f7\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eHare's Ear\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"margin:0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/floatingfeathersupplyco.com\/products\/prince-nymph?variant=45650218418406\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/9615\/1782\/files\/prince-nymph-647910-original-gray.png?v=1788639323\" alt=\"Prince Nymph — pattern identification example\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain;background:#f3f5f7\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003ePrince Nymph\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"margin:0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/floatingfeathersupplyco.com\/products\/copper-john?variant=45649446994150\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/9615\/1782\/files\/copper-john-138534-uniform-gray.png?v=1788636372\" alt=\"Copper John — pattern identification example\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain;background:#f3f5f7\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eCopper John\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\u003cfigure style=\"margin:0\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/floatingfeathersupplyco.com\/products\/rainbow-warrior-nymph?variant=46431656739046\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/9615\/1782\/files\/rainbow-warrior-nymph-704486-original-gray.png?v=1788639329\" alt=\"Rainbow Warrior — pattern identification example\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:contain;background:#f3f5f7\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eRainbow Warrior\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan id=\"how-to-fish\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to fish this selection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKeep the Dry Working\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCheck the actual pairing first\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFly shape, wetting, tippet and current all affect whether a dry stays useful above a nymph. Hook size alone does not establish weight or flotation. \u003cstrong\u003eTest your exact dry, one wet nymph and chosen dropper length in the water before fishing.\u003c\/strong\u003e The dry should remain upright and visible without bottom or line support. If it tips or repeatedly sinks after you correct drag and restore the dry, use that nymph with a separate indicator or fish the dry alone. No measured carrying limit or passed flotation test is claimed for this selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStarting rig 1 — Short dropper\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect floating line to a \u003cstrong\u003e9-foot tapered 3X nylon leader\u003c\/strong\u003e using its factory loops. Tie \u003cstrong\u003eStimulator - Orange #8\u003c\/strong\u003e to the end with a five-turn clinch. Nominal 3X diameter is \u003cstrong\u003e0.008 inch \/ 0.203 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e. Attach \u003cstrong\u003e18 finished inches of 5X nylon\u003c\/strong\u003e, nominal \u003cstrong\u003e0.006 inch \/ 0.152 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, to the dry’s bare hook bend with a five-turn clinch. Tie \u003cstrong\u003eHare’s Ear #18\u003c\/strong\u003e to the other end with another five-turn clinch. Leave extra material for tying; wet, seat and pull-test every knot, then inspect the bend connection after a snag or fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this as a starting experiment in shallow, gentle current only when your in-water check keeps the dry upright and readable. Use \u003cstrong\u003eone nymph, no added split shot and no separate indicator\u003c\/strong\u003e in this dry-dropper setup. Eighteen inches between the flies does not mean eighteen inches of vertical depth. Keep the cast short enough to follow the dry and control conflicting currents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStarting rig 2 — A longer dropper\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the same floating line and \u003cstrong\u003e9-foot 3X leader\u003c\/strong\u003e. Tie on \u003cstrong\u003eStimulator - Yellow #8\u003c\/strong\u003e, then use \u003cstrong\u003e30 finished inches of 5X nylon\u003c\/strong\u003e from its bare hook bend to \u003cstrong\u003ePrince Nymph #18\u003c\/strong\u003e, using the same five-turn clinches. The Yellow Stimulator is a large attractor. Again, test that exact combination in the intended current before fishing. Use no extra shot or second nymph. A longer dropper offers separation but can add tangles and drag; it does not guarantee a particular depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse an open casting loop and avoid repeated tight false casts that wrap the nymph around the dry. Follow the fly without towing it. A pause, sideways twitch or unexplained dip can be a take, but snags and conflicting currents can give the same signal. Lift smoothly and inspect the setup when its behavior changes. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/howtoflyfish.orvis.com\/video-lessons\/the-basics-of-fly-fishing\/chapter-six-dry-fly-fishing\/342-fishing_a_dry_dropper_combination\"\u003eOrvis on reading a dry-dropper\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChange in a useful order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUntangle the rig, clear debris and check the knots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShorten the cast or change position to correct unintended drag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry and treat the dry according to the floatant instructions, or rotate to a dry duplicate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust dropper length for the feeding layer, rechecking support after every change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare one different #18 nymph, and test that combination too. Do not assume all four patterns weigh the same.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the dry cannot remain useful, fish it alone or use a separate indicator for the nymph.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a separate-indicator example in roughly three feet of gentle water, add \u003cstrong\u003e24 finished inches of 5X\u003c\/strong\u003e to the 9-foot 3X leader with a double surgeon’s knot. Tie one #18 nymph with a five-turn clinch. Start an adjustable foam indicator \u003cstrong\u003e54 inches above the nymph\u003c\/strong\u003e, or 30 inches above the junction, and use no added shot initially. Select an indicator that supports the actual wet fly and adjust to the real depth and current. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/news.orvis.com\/fly-fishing\/video-pro-tips-how-to-tie-a-double-surgeons-knot\"\u003eDouble surgeon’s knot\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRefill your selection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the complete recipe without another box, choose the loose refill format at the top of this page. To replace only a few flies, use the exact individual-fly links in the contents table and choose your own quantities. Each option is a separate purchase; you do not need to add the complete refill and its individual components together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Floating Feather Supply","offers":[{"title":"24 flies + box","offer_id":48412633825510,"sku":"FFS-DRYDROP24-BOX","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24-fly refill — no box","offer_id":48412633858278,"sku":"FFS-DRYDROP24-REFILL","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/9615\/1782\/files\/stimulator-orange-64-detail-refined.png?v=1788641566","url":"https:\/\/floatingfeathersupplyco.com\/products\/dry-dropper-starter-pack","provider":"Floating Feather Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}