Hot Spot Wire-Rib Soft Hackle Fly

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.