About the Red Francis Salmon Atlantic Fly
The Red Francis on a Silver Treble hook is a renowned Icelandic salmon pattern, developed to tempt powerful Atlantic salmon in cold, fast-flowing rivers. Bold, bright and highly mobile in the water, this fly has earned its reputation as one of the most effective modern shrimp style salmon flies to emerge from Icelandic angling tradition.
Designed to imitate small freshwater crustaceans and prawn-like prey, the Red Francis features a vivid red body that stands out in glacial or coloured water. The long, flowing feelers and swept-back fibres create constant movement, even in steady current, while the silver treble hook provides enhanced hooking security when salmon strike short or aggressively.
Though firmly established as a salmon fly, the Red Francis has also proven highly effective for sea trout in estuaries and tidal rivers, making it a versatile addition to any serious fly box.
Fishing Tips:
The Francis pattern rose to prominence on Icelandic salmon rivers, where its bold colour and animated profile proved irresistible to fresh running fish. Over time, it has been adopted across Scandinavia and the UK, becoming a trusted choice wherever salmon respond to shrimp patterns.
Best Fished In
- Glacial and clear Icelandic rivers
- Medium to fast-flowing salmon rivers
- Coloured water after rain
- Estuaries and tidal rivers (for sea trout applications)
Whether swung through classic salmon pools or fished deep in powerful currents, the Red Francis on a Silver Treble hook remains a proven and highly effective salmon fly with international pedigree; a modern classic that continues to produce season after season.
Country of origin for this salmon atlantic fly: Iceland
This salmon atlantic fly is designed to be fished on Rivers & Streams
Pattern Dressings
- Body Striking red floss or thread body for visibility in coloured water
- Hook Bright silver treble hook for secure hook-ups
- Feelers Extended antennae for lifelike prawn movement
- Profile Slim, mobile shrimp-style silhouette
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