{"title":"Trout Flies Tasmania","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover a quality range of curated trout flies for Tasmania for incredible spots like the Tyenna River and Western Lakes. Browse \u003ca title=\"trout flies\" href=\"https:\/\/theflyfisher.com.au\/collections\/gear-flies-trout-flies\"\u003eflies\u003c\/a\u003e from trusted brands like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theflyfisher.com.au\/collections\/mayfly-tackle\"\u003eMayfly Tackle\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theflyfisher.com.au\/collections\/fulling-mill\"\u003eFulling Mill\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theflyfisher.com.au\/collections\/tiewell\"\u003eTiewell\u003c\/a\u003e to find reliable options. If you have any questions about how to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theflyfisher.com.au\/blogs\/how-to-fly-fish\/fly-fishing-in-tasmania\" title=\"fly fishing Tasmania\"\u003efly fish Tasmania\u003c\/a\u003e, then please call (03) 9621 1246 for expert advice to help guarantee that you buy the best trout flies for Tasmania.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"christopher-bassano-black-spinner-trout-fly","title":"Bassano Black Spinner (Barbless)","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eA must in every Tassie fly fisher's fly box.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Spinner must surely be the most popular dry fly for polaroiding on Tasmanian lakes. If not, it should be. The fly is fine and as the name suggests, black – two things that help the fly to get eaten in tough, bright conditions. Along with the “Spun”, I am not sure that I need another fly when polaroiding in Tasmania. This Black Spinner is designed to sit correctly every time it lands and is deliberately tied ‘sparse’ to remove unnecessary material. This gives the fly a much finer, more lifelike profile and less reason for the fish to refuse it.  It also means that the fly does not float as well as many dry flies as it does not have the capacity to hold floatant very well. It is specifically designed to float long enough to remain on the surface for enough time for the fish to cruise over and eat it. It is not designed for rough weather or blind fishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGaining drag free drifts on rivers will ensure that the fly remains dry and is eaten with gusto. Fish it along any high banks or when the winds are light and the natural spinners are coming out over the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fly can be seen being eaten throughout the ‘Polaroiding’ segments of the “\u003cem\u003eTasmanian Fly Fishing Techniques\u003c\/em\u003e” DVD’s. During the ‘Boat Polaroiding” segment, you will even see this fly eaten by a cruising fish after it has sunk. I do not suggest that this is a good way to fish the fly but certainly proves how effective it can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fly must be fished by itself on a long leader and not in a team. Aim at the fish and cast with a delicate presentation.  As is the case with the Orange Spinner, the Black Spinner should be used on any waterway that contains mayflies. There are far too many to mention. One of the beauties of this fly is that you do not have to see the natural black spinners in order to tie it on. All you have to do is see the fish and during the summer and autumn months, it is rarely refused. You can’t have too many of these in your box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarbless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h5\u003e\nAvailable in size 12 on a barbless hook.","brand":"Mayfly Tackle","offers":[{"title":"#12","offer_id":37935012839606,"sku":"bassanoblackspinner-#12","price":4.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/5793\/1958\/products\/coa969-black-spinner.jpg?v=1615963355"},{"product_id":"christopher-bassano-orange-spinner-trout-fly","title":"Bassano Orange Spinner (Barbless)","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA must in every Tassie fly fisher's fly box for when trout lock in on orange mayfly spinners.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are many orange spinner patterns available and this one is a variant shown to me by former Tasmanian fishing guide, Damian How. Originally it was used on the lowland rivers of northern Tasmania where the fish would eat it in preference to many other imitations.  Now, it is regularly tied on not only when fishing the rivers, but in all other lakes which contain orange spinners. These include Woods and Arthurs Lake, Lake Leak, Four Springs, Penstock, Bronte and many more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fly is designed to be fished when trout are eating spinners and as such, it is fished singly to sighted fish. The fly is designed to land the correct way every cast and closely represent the natural insect.  Fished in quiet backwaters on rivers or to jumping fish, this is the most effective orange spinner pattern I have ever used. These flies are under used by almost every Tasmanian angler and although the window of opportunity to use them may be small in comparison to many other flies in the range, when the fish are locked in on this colour of spinner, you must have it on the end of your long leader.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarbless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h5\u003e\nAvailable in size 12 on a barbless hook.","brand":"Mayfly Tackle","offers":[{"title":"#12","offer_id":37935012970678,"sku":"bassanoorangespinner-#12","price":4.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/5793\/1958\/products\/coa968-orange-spinner.jpg?v=1615963358"},{"product_id":"christopher-bassano-stick-caddis-trout-fly","title":"Bassano Stick Caddis (Barbless)","description":"\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eA must in every lake fly fisher's fly box.\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fly was designed for sight fishing whether it be polaroiding or tailing fish. Almost every trout in Tasmania has a stick caddis in its stomach at all times. This fly sinks slowly which enables you to present the fly well ahead of a moving fish without spooking it. It was originally designed to be fished by itself on a leader of around twelve to fifteen feet. That is not to say it can’t be fished in a team of flies on the top dropper or in the middle. This fly works in every lake!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarbless.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eOur View\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA must in every lake fly fisher's fly box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mayfly Tackle","offers":[{"title":"#14","offer_id":37935013068982,"sku":"bassanostickcaddis-#14","price":4.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/5793\/1958\/products\/christopher-bassano-stick-caddis.jpg?v=1615963361"},{"product_id":"christopher-bassano-mcgoo-tungsten-copper-bead-trout-fly","title":"Bassano McGoo Copper Tungsten Bead","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOne of the most popular streamer patterns for both Tasmanian and Victorian lakes \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTassie flyfishing guide Christopher Bassano on his McGoo fly...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theflyfisher.com.au\/collections\/gear-flies\"\u003efly\u003c\/a\u003e originates from Ireland and was then further developed by Ballarat fly anglers, Vern Barby and, to a lesser extent, Craig Coltman. Although originally intended as a damsel fly imitation, the fly works very well when none are present. The slim profile makes it very effective when fish are being selective yet it still has \"pulling power\", attracting fish from a long way off. The fly works well on a floating line when fished from the shore on its own but really comes into its own in a team of flies on sinking lines. I prefer to fish this fly slowly but it is equally effective pulled hard and 'hung'. I have caught fish with this fly on all three spots on the leader but favour the point for the weighted version and the top dropper for the unweighted fly. Used on a DI 7 it is effective but as good as it is, I prefer it in a scenario when fishing in five feet of water or less. Not surprisingly, this fly is on the leader somewhere for almost all Victorian anglers when fishing lake Wendoree and alike. In Tasmania, there is not a lake it won't work on. In bright weather or when fish are slightly spooky, one piece of flash can be cut out of either side of the tail to increase your catch rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarbless.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mayfly Tackle","offers":[{"title":"#10","offer_id":37935022276790,"sku":"bassanobeadheadmcgoo-#10","price":4.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/5793\/1958\/products\/christopher-bassano-mcgoo-tungsten-copper-head-3mm.jpg?v=1615963549"},{"product_id":"christopher-bassano-mcgoo-orange-uv-head-trout-fly","title":"Bassano McGoo Orange UV Head Unweighted","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA deadly fly all year round on Tasmanian and Victorian stillwaters as both a damselfly or smelt imatation \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTassie flyfishing guide Christopher Bassano on his McGoo fly...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theflyfisher.com.au\/collections\/gear-flies\"\u003efly\u003c\/a\u003e originates from Ireland and was then further developed by Ballarat fly anglers, Vern Barby and, to a lesser extent, Craig Coltman. Although originally intended as a damsel fly imitation, the fly works very well when none are present. The slim profile makes it very effective when fish are being selective yet it still has \"pulling power\", attracting fish from a long way off. The fly works well on a floating line when fished from the shore on its own but really comes into its own in a team of flies on sinking lines. I prefer to fish this fly slowly but it is equally effective pulled hard and 'hung'. I have caught fish with this fly on all three spots on the leader but favour the point for the weighted version and the top dropper for the unweighted fly. Used on a DI 7 it is effective but as good as it is, I prefer it in a scenario when fishing in five feet of water or less. Not surprisingly, this fly is on the leader somewhere for almost all Victorian anglers when fishing lake Wendoree and alike. In Tasmania, there is not a lake it won't work on. In bright weather or when fish are slightly spooky, one piece of flash can be cut out of either side of the tail to increase your catch rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarbless.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mayfly Tackle","offers":[{"title":"#10","offer_id":37935022342326,"sku":"bassanoorangeheadmacgoo-#10","price":4.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#12","offer_id":45182122066145,"sku":"SBASSANOMCG6878S","price":4.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/5793\/1958\/products\/christopher-bassano-mcgoo-un-weighted-with-orange-uv-fluoro-thread-head.jpg?v=1615963551"},{"product_id":"christopher-bassano-spun-trout-fly","title":"Bassano Spun (Barbless)","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTassie giude Christopher Bassano on the Spun fly...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe “Spun” is as the name suggests, a half spinner, half dun. It was invented by my good friend and Tasmanian based fly fisherman, Cameron Spur. Cameron tied this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theflyfisher.com.au\/collections\/gear-flies\"\u003efly \u003c\/a\u003ein the early nineties for polaroiding and fishing to fish that are inherently difficult to catch. He was successful. While filming “\u003cem\u003eTasmanian Fly Fishing Techniques Vol 1 and 2\u003c\/em\u003e”, this fly proved itself time and again. It is in the same mould as a black spinner but is much easier to see and floats better. The Spun is also suggestive of a spinner, a dun and an emerger. It covers so many bases. I do not fish this fly in a team as it is best fished singly to sighted or rising fish. Whether on lakes or rivers, this is a superb fly. I often snip the bottom half of the hackle off, flush with the end of the hook eye. This ensures that the fly will sit correctly 100% of the time and can also be used as a ‘spent’ pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo fish in the western lakes is safe when using this fly. I never seem to have enough of these flies in my box and consequently, I save them for when we are fishing at large fish in clear water. This pattern is only ever used singly and never in a team. I put it on the end of a fine tippet (.12 - .14mm) and cast it at sighted fish. Never move this fly! Thank you Cameron!!! Barbless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eOur View\u003c\/h5\u003e\nThis fly is suggestive of many stages of mayfly and is a must have pattern for tough mayfly feeders.\n\u003ch5\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h5\u003e\nSize #14-16","brand":"Mayfly Tackle","offers":[{"title":"#14","offer_id":37935022604470,"sku":"bassanospun-#14","price":4.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/5793\/1958\/products\/coa967-spun.jpg?v=1615963555"},{"product_id":"christopher-bassano-parachute-possum-emerger-trout-fly","title":"Bassano Parachute Possum Emerger (Barbless)","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTassie guide Christopher Bassano on his Parachute Possum Emerger...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing tied almost entirely out of possum fur, this fly floats brilliantly. Much more robust than its \"CDC winged\" counterpart, the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theflyfisher.com.au\/collections\/gear-flies\"\u003efly\u003c\/a\u003e is very imitative. One fly could last you for days and keep floating! There is almost never any need to put silicon on your fly after the initial floatant has been applied at the start of the day. When fish are rising to mayfly duns, it is extremely effective but on any occasion when fish are rising after the first mayfly hatch of the season, it will work well. Although moving the fly is not often recommended with such imitative flies, fish will still eat this pattern pulled on lakes in overcast weather. Always try it static first!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe smaller sizes are extremely effective on the rivers and when fish are cruising in shallow water. The take is always confident and slow when this fly is eaten. Being a parachute fly, it sits beautifully on the water and once the hatch is over, it is also taken as a spent mayfly. As the body sits in and under the meniscus, the Parachute Possum Emerger will get eaten from the start to the end of the hatch without having to change from a low riding to high riding fly as the hatch reaches its' peak. Sometimes I wish I had an entire box of these flies in various sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI fish this fly on every lake in Tasmania which has mayflies but my favourites are Penstock, Little Pine, Arthurs, Four Springs, Bronte and the entire western lakes and nineteen lagoons region. When fished in a team, this is NOT a point fly and suits the middle or top dropper much better depending on what else you have in your team. Remember not to strike too soon! Barbless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eOur View\u003c\/h5\u003e\nThis is one of the top emerger patterns.\n\u003ch5\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h5\u003e\nSize #12-16","brand":"Mayfly Tackle","offers":[{"title":"#12","offer_id":37935032041654,"sku":"bassanoparachutepossumemerger-#12","price":4.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#14","offer_id":37935032074422,"sku":"bassanoparachutepossumemerger-#14","price":4.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#16","offer_id":37935032107190,"sku":"bassanoparachutepossumemerger-#16","price":4.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/5793\/1958\/products\/christopher-bassano-para-possum-emerger.jpg?v=1615963590"},{"product_id":"christopher-bassano-shrek-bead-head-trout-fly","title":"Bassano Shrek","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most effective Australian trout streamers.  The natural colouration is complimented by flashy accents, making this a very palletable snack for a range of species! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTassie flyfishing guide Christopher Bassano on his Shrek trout fly...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Shrek has arguably been the most successful Tasmanian streamer pattern over the last few years. It was developed\/invented by top Aussie angler, Joe Riley. Utilising the tried and proven colours of green, gold and red, this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theflyfisher.com.au\/collections\/gear-flies\"\u003efly\u003c\/a\u003e has caught fish in every waterway I have used it. Shrek has been very well thought out.  It has an uncanny knack of catching fish when all else fails and is readily picked out of the cast no matter which position it is fished in. For this reason, it really does not matter where it is placed on the cast. Such is its effectiveness that I have even heard of people using three of them at a time! Whether on the drop, the hang or the pull, this fly works. As is the case with all great flies, many people have tried to make it even better by changing the tying. This is the original and in my opinion, the best tying. If you want to fish it in brighter conditions or when fish are shying away from flashy flies, you can remove some of the flash in the tail. Early in the season it would be unusual not to catch 90% of your fish on this fly when fishing from a drifting boat in lakes such as Arthurs, Little Pine, Penstock, Bronte, Woods, etc.  Amazingly, Shrek works just as well after Christmas as it does beforehand. You can fish this fly with the utmost confidence. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarbless.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e","brand":"Mayfly Tackle","offers":[{"title":"#10","offer_id":37935085093046,"sku":"bassanoshrek-#10","price":4.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/5793\/1958\/products\/coa961-shrek.jpg?v=1615963672"},{"product_id":"christopher-bassano-carrot-fly-trout-fly","title":"Bassano Carrot Fly (Barbless)","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is a must have pattern for fishing loch style but works well fished on its own to. Very easy to see!\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTassie guide Christopher Bassano on the Carrot fly...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with the ‘Claret Carrot’, this fly was introduced to Australia by Englishman, John Horsey. This is the original pattern. It is very, very easy to see on the water and is eaten extremely well over the summer months. If you have trouble seeing your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theflyfisher.com.au\/collections\/gear-flies\"\u003eflies\u003c\/a\u003e, this is a good one for you. Orange continues to be a very productive colour in Australia and the extreme brightness of this fly is more than likely the reason why it is eaten so well. As with many flies, when the trout seem locked in on this fly, they seem to ignore all others to get to it. Pulling this fly across the surface in overcast and windy conditions is a productive way of waking fish up. Being carrot shaped, the fly pushes water well and the seals fur body aids floatability.  A generous amount of floatant applied at the start of the day is usually all that is needed no matter how many fish you catch on it. The fly works well in almost all of the popular Tasmanian waterways but interestingly, it is also very good on many of the western lakes in rough weather. The fact that this fly was designed for Rainbow Trout in the northern hemisphere and is equally at home catching wild Browns in Australia, means it is worth trying where ever you are. Barbless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize #12\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mayfly Tackle","offers":[{"title":"#12","offer_id":37935085912246,"sku":"bassanocarrotfly-#12","price":4.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/5793\/1958\/products\/coa964-carrot-fly.jpg?v=1615963678"},{"product_id":"barry-lodge-emerger-trout-fly","title":"Barry Lodge Emerger","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent representation of emerging mayfly duns. This pattern is a must have for the Tasmanian highlands and the alpine lakes of the Snowy Mountains.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eOur View\u003c\/h5\u003e\nThe sparse hackle on this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/theflyfisher.com.au\/collections\/gear-flies\"\u003efly\u003c\/a\u003e makes it a deadly emerger pattern.\n\u003ch5\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h5\u003e\nSize #12-14","brand":"Fulling Mill","offers":[{"title":"#12","offer_id":37935088402614,"sku":"barrylodgeemerger-#12","price":3.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"#14","offer_id":37935088435382,"sku":"barrylodgeemerger-#14","price":3.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0520\/5793\/1958\/products\/coa924_barry_lodge_emerger.jpg?v=1615963690"},{"product_id":"bassano-parachute-black-spinner","title":"Bassano Parachute Black Spinner","description":"\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA staple mayfly pattern\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBassano on the Para Black Spinner:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI don't think that this fly needs an introduction to people who fish in Tasmania and any mayfly water on the mainland. It is quite simply the single dry fly that you cannot be without.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the standard black spinner, this fly is much easier to see and floats for longer. It sits the right way every cast and gives you confidence when you see it on the water. It is no wonder really because the fish eat it with such confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an exceptional polaroiding fly but it is equally as good as a searching pattern close to banks and around weed or down bubble lines in rivers. The rivers of Tasmania and the mainland are made for this fly. It is a large fly and that's how the trout like them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you see mayflies on the water, this is a go to pattern and when the fish are jumping to eat them, it is even better. 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It sits the right way every cast and gives you confidence when you see it on the water. It is no wonder really because the fish eat it with such confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an exceptional polaroiding fly but it is equally as good as a searching pattern close to banks and around weed or down bubble lines in rivers. The rivers of Tasmania and the mainland are made for this fly. It is a large fly and that's how the trout like them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you see mayflies on the water, this is a go to pattern and when the fish are jumping to eat them, it is even better. 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