How to Tie the Hot Head Frenchie

How to Tie the Hot Head Frenchie fly tying video
NymphsEuro & JigTied by BradyFebruary 25, 20208 min video

In this week’s episode of Tying Tuesdays, watch as Brady ties The Frenchie! Maybe one of the most well know euro style flies, the Frenchie developed its popularity for good reason. It catches loads of fish. Not only that but it is quick and easy to whip this pattern out at the vise. Using one of my favorite materials, pheasant tail fiber and tied with a simple hot spot collar this fly is lights out. Even though it's a euro fly, don't let that stop you from fishing it under an indicator or as a dropper nymph with a heavy dry to hold it up. If you don't know now you know.

Prefer to read? Step-by-step write-up on the AvidMax blog.

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Hot Head Frenchie recipe

  • HookUmpqua Competition C400BL 12-18
  • ThreadVeevus 16/0 Fluorocent Orange
  • TailPheasant Tail Choclate Brown
  • RibbingUTC Ultra Wire Small Copper
  • BodyPheasant Tail Choclate Brown
  • CollarUV Ice Dub Rust

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