Black Brahan Fly

About the Black Brahan Salmon Atlantic Fly

The Black Brahan on a Silver Treble hook is a smart, traditional style salmon fly that pairs a bold, dark silhouette with a vivid red body for maximum contrast on the swing. It’s the sort of pattern that earns its place in the box because it’s simple, visible, and full of fishy 'presence' in the water.

This version features a bright red tinsel body with clean silver ribbing, giving a lively flash and segmented look as it moves through the current. Over the top sits a sleek black wing, with a subtle yellow underwing/cheek showing through to add a hint of colour and depth without overpowering the fly. A neat black head and tidy dressing keep the overall profile slim and purposeful.

Tied on a silver treble hook, it offers excellent hooking potential and a confident footprint; ideal for fishing classic pools, glides and tail-outs where you want a fly that shows up clearly and fishes steadily across and down.

Fishing Tips:

Where best fished

• Rivers & Streams
• Classic salmon pools, steady glides and tail-outs
• Clear to lightly coloured water, especially when contrast is important

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

Pattern Dressings

• Hook: Silver treble hook
• Body: Bright red tinsel with silver ribbing (flash + segmentation)
• Wing: Black wing with subtle yellow accent for contrast
• Profile: Slim, classic salmon fly silhouette with strong visibility