Blue Boy Fly

About the Blue Boy Salmon Atlantic Fly

The Blue Boy is a crisp, high-contrast salmon fly built around one of the most dependable triggers in clear water: blue, black and silver. Slim in profile but lively in the current, it’s a superb choice when you want a pattern that shows up cleanly without looking bulky or over-dressed.

This version features a bright blue tinsel body with silver segmentation, creating a sharp 'prawn-like' flash as the fly swings and hangs. A sleek black wing gives the fly a strong silhouette, while the blue throat adds depth and colour right where fish often focus. Finished with long, mobile blue-and-white feelers/flash strands, the Blue Boy has plenty of in-water movement and a subtle sparkle that helps it stand out in changing light.

Tied on a standard silver treble hook, it offers excellent hooking security and a confident fishing footprint; ideal for working classic salmon pools, steady glides and tail-outs.

Fishing Tips:

Where to fish

• Rivers & Streams
• Clear to lightly coloured water
• Pools, glides and tail-outs where a treble can swing and 'hang' in the lane

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

Pattern Dressings

• Hook: Standard silver treble
• Body: Blue tinsel with silver ribbing/segmentation
• Wing: Black for a strong silhouette
• Throat: Blue accent for added trigger appeal
• Feelers: Long blue/white flash fibres for movement and shimmer