About the Francis Black Salmon Atlantic Fly

The Black Francis fly pattern is an unusual looking fly. It is said to resemble a shrimp, and can be an extremely lethal fly when fishing Atlantic Salmon. It is a "must have" in your flybox if you wish to fish Atlantic salmon in Iceland and Scotland; it has also gained much popularity in Patagonia region of Argentina and Chile.

Expert Tip:

Francis fishes best in slow moving water and in eddies. It is very effective with Atlantic Salmon when fished across using short, jerking pulls. A good selection of small Francis is a must when fishing low waters.

Country of origin for this salmon atlantic fly: Iceland

This salmon atlantic fly is designed to be fished on Rivers & Streams

Dressings

• Hook : Longshank trebles eg. Esmond drury
• Feelers : Stripped cock hackle Stalks
• Tail : Brown calf, tied all round shank
• Body : Black wool
• Rib : Gold tinsel
• Body Hackle : One black or red cock Hackle palmered up body
• Head : Bright yellow silk