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Nibor One Sting – When Observation Turns Into Results
A new phase in coastal fly fishing
There is a moment in fly fishing when curiosity turns into understanding.
And sometimes, if you stay with that curiosity long enough, understanding turns into results.
The Nibor One Sting concept has now reached that point.
After years of development, testing and refinement in real coastal conditions, the latest versions — especially the metallic series — have not only confirmed the original idea, but taken it further than expected.
The results are no longer occasional.
They are consistent.
From Idea to Proof
The original concept behind Nibor One Sting was simple:
To create a fly that does not just imitate a baitfish in appearance — but triggers the predatory instinct of sea trout.
This meant focusing on:
• silhouette
• movement
• flash
• behaviour in the water
Early versions proved that the idea worked.
But like most new concepts, they came with challenges:
Some broke too easily.
Some were too heavy.
Some did not behave correctly during casting or in the water.
Over time, these problems were solved.
The design became more refined.
The balance improved.
And eventually, the behaviour in the water became predictable.
The Metallic Breakthrough
The latest development phase introduced something new:
metallic silver and gold finishes
At first, this was simply another variation to test.
But the results quickly stood out.
Sea trout began reacting differently.
Not just slightly.
But noticeably.
Earlier Detection – Stronger Reaction
One of the first things observed was that sea trout appeared to detect the fly from greater distances.
Fish that previously would only react at short range were now:
• turning earlier
• swimming faster toward the fly
• approaching from unexpected angles
In clear shallow water, it was sometimes possible to see the fish commit fully from several meters away.
This behaviour strongly suggests that the metallic surface increases visibility by mimicking the flash of real baitfish scales.
The Strike Comes Earlier
Perhaps even more interesting was what happened after the cast.
With traditional flies, the retrieve is often the key moment.
With Nibor, that has changed.
In many cases, the strike now happens:
immediately after the fly lands
Even in cold water conditions around 4°C.
After the cast:
• the fly lands
• the line is mended once
• the fly begins its slow descent
And then — the strike.
This behaviour has now been observed repeatedly and documented on film.
Triggering the Instinct
The sequence appears to activate several predator triggers at once:
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The landing creates a small surface disturbance
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The pause suggests vulnerability
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The slow sinking motion resembles a weakened baitfish
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The metallic flash imitates real scales
Together, these elements create something more than imitation.
They create a reaction.
Multiple Attacks – A Key Difference
One of the most striking differences compared to traditional flies is how fish behave when they miss.
Instead of abandoning the fly, sea trout often:
• turn back
• circle
• attack again
In some cases, two or even three attacks occur before the fish is hooked.
This behaviour strongly indicates that the fish perceives the Nibor not as a fly — but as a real baitfish.
More Fish – And Bigger Fish
Recent fishing sessions have produced a clear pattern.
Not only are more fish being hooked.
The average size of the fish has also increased.
During one session, multiple sea trout were landed.
On another occasion, several strong fish were hooked in the same area.
One of the most memorable encounters involved a large sea trout estimated around 80 cm, which struck aggressively and was filmed during the fight before being lost.
Even though the fish was not landed, the behaviour, power and commitment confirmed the effectiveness of the concept.
Fishing in the Real Zone
Most of the testing has taken place where it matters most:
shallow coastal water
These environments often feature:
• sand
• eelgrass
• stones
• darker patches of vegetation
Sea trout typically hold position along the edges — where darker bottom meets lighter sand.
They wait.
Then they strike.
Allowing the Nibor to pause just before entering open sand has proven to be one of the most effective techniques.
Fishing Among Garfish
Interestingly, some of the most productive sessions have taken place when garfish are actively present.
Rather than avoiding them, the Nibor concept allows you to fish through them.
By keeping the retrieve slow and using a forward hook position:
• garfish strikes rarely result in hook-ups
• the fly remains available
• sea trout still attack aggressively
In some cases, the presence of garfish appears to increase competition and trigger faster reactions from sea trout.
A Different Way of Fishing
Fishing the Nibor One Sting is not about speed.
It is about timing.
It is about trusting the pause.
It is about allowing the fish to complete the attack.
In many situations, the best thing you can do is:
nothing
Let the fly hang.
Let the fish come.
Let the fish decide.
A Concept Still Evolving
The Nibor One Sting is not a finished product.
It is a concept that continues to evolve through real fishing.
Each new version is tested where it matters most — in the water, against real fish.
But one thing is now clear.
What began as an idea has become something more.
Something that does not just imitate.
But triggers.
Nibor One Sting – Metallic Batch #1
The first official release represents this latest stage of development.
The Metallic Batch #1 introduces the refined design combined with metallic finishes that have shown the strongest results so far.
Produced in small handcrafted batches, each fly represents years of observation, testing and adjustment.
Final Thought
Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs in fly fishing do not come from tying more complicated flies.
Sometimes they come from asking a simpler question:
What are the fish actually reacting to?
The Nibor One Sting is one possible answer.
Tight Lines
Christopher Bell Blomquist
FlyFish4Fun
Coastal Fly Fisher – Sweden
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