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Hot Spot Wire-Rib Soft Hackle Fly
Hot Spot Wire-Rib Soft Hackle Fly
A Modern Twist on a Timeless Classic, Designed to Imitate Emerging Insects and Trigger Aggressive Takes with Its Vibrant Hot Spot.
SKU:HSSH-12-A
Key Features
- LIVING ACTION SOFT HACKLE: The sparse natural feather hackle breathes and pulses in the current, perfectly mimicking the legs and wings of an emerging insect.
- VIBRANT HOT SPOT TRIGGER: A bright, targeted head or thorax acts as a powerful visual trigger, converting curious glances into committed strikes.
- DURABLE WIRE-RIBBED BODY: A slim, segmented body reinforced with fine wire not only adds realism but dramatically increases the fly's lifespan.
- VERSATILE #12 HOOK SIZE: Tied on a sharp, standard size 12 hook, it's the perfect all-around size for trout, grayling, and panfish in any water.
- PROVEN COLOR COMBINATIONS: Available in two essential variations (Gold-Rib/Green-Thorax & Green-Rib/Red-Head) to cover different hatches and water clarity.
Trout, Grayling, Perch, and Panfish
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- Description
When Trout Get Selective, Go Subtle But Deadly.
Meet the Hot Spot Wire-Rib Soft Hackle—your new secret weapon for fooling the most educated fish. We've taken the centuries-old, proven design of a classic wet fly and infused it with modern, tactical elements. The result is a fly that doesn't just imitate life; it screams it.
The Magic is in the Movement
The soul of this fly is its sparse, mobile soft hackle collar. It creates a lifelike "buggy" profile that suggests vulnerability. When you swing it through a current or let it drift, the fibers come alive, imitating the desperate struggle of an emerging caddis or mayfly. The slim, wire-ribbed body provides a realistic segmented look and ensures this fly will survive dozens of encounters.
But the real game-changer is the "hot spot." This small, vibrant dash of color at the head or thorax acts as a bullseye. It grabs the trout's attention and triggers its predatory instinct to attack the most vital point.
How to Fish It
This fly is incredibly versatile. Fish it traditionally on a "swing" downstream, letting it rise towards the surface at the end of the drift—this is when most strikes occur. It also excels as a top dropper in a Euro-nymphing or indicator rig, or as a single nymph under a dry fly. It’s a simple, effective, and essential pattern for every season.