Fritz Lures
Fritz fishing flies are a fantastic and versatile type of fly that's incredibly popular among fly anglers! Here's everything you need to know about them
Fritz flies are lure-style fishing flies that use a special material called "Fritz" or chenille as their main component. Fritz is a fuzzy, chenille-like material with vibrant colors and excellent durability that creates an irresistible profile in the water.
Key Characteristics:
Material & Construction:
- Made with Fritz chenille - a fuzzy, fiber-rich material
- Often feature gold or bead heads for added weight and flash
- Simple construction with marabou or fox fur tails
- Available in vibrant colors that attract fish attention
Fly Type:
- Classified as streamers/lures rather than traditional insect imitations
- Work as attractors rather than specific insect patterns
- Effective year-round but particularly popular in cooler months
Why Fritz Flies Work So Well:
- Visual Appeal - The fuzzy Fritz material creates movement and catches light underwater
- Versatility - Effective in various water conditions and seasons
- Durability - Fritz material is incredibly tough and long-lasting
- Simplicity - Basic yet highly effective design that consistently produces results
Popular Fritz Fly Patterns:
- Gold Head Fritz - Classic pattern with weighted gold bead
- Fritz Lures - Various color combinations for different conditions
- Fritz Blobs - Rounded, blob-style patterns
- Fritz Boobies - Buoyant versions that fish near the surface
When to Use Fritz Flies:
- Cooler months when fish are less active and need attracting
- Murky water where the bright colors and movement stand out
Model: 8/23
Mini Lures are perfect for Rainbow Trout and Brownies alike, they are popular for competition anglers. (please check the spec required for competition angling) The mini fritz flies are particularly good on large still water. It can be fished on floating or sinking lines and retri..
£0.70
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Model: 5/33
Tinhead trout flies, these were originally designed around the tinhead hook, the pattern with the painted eye is now renowned for catching trout, with a fast sink and marabou tail it is an ideal choice when the fish are low..
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Model: 4/19
Nomad trout fly in pink, the bead is set back on the nomad trout fly to gain a level sinking rate which makes the nomad quite unique, a popular fly the nomad fly will gain results all year although we strongly recommend you have a selection in your fly box through the cooler months when the fish are..
£0.70
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Model: 4/16
Nomad trout fly in Red the bead is set back on the nomad trout fly to gain a level sinking rate which makes the nomad quite unique, a popular fly the nomad fly will gain results all year although we strongly recommend you have a selection in your fly box through the cooler months when the fish are f..
£0.70
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Model: 6/9
Hothead Olive Fritz with a double bead head. Lure flies making great attractors, the hothead bead and flash in the tail are a lethal combination for still water and cooler weather, size 10 hook..
£0.80
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Model: 6/8
Hothead Orange Fritz with a double bead head. Lure flies making great attractors, the hothead bead and flash in the tail are a lethal combination for still water and cooler weather, size 10 hook..
£0.80
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Model: 7/27
Hothead fritz, lime Bead, great attractors, the hothead bead and flash in the tail are a lethal combination for still water and cooler weather, size 10 hook..
£0.80
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Model: 6/4
Hothead Black Fritz with a double bead head. Lure flies making great attractors, the hothead bead and flash in the tail are a lethal combination for still water and cooler weather, size 10 hook..
£0.80
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Model: 6/5
Hothead Olive Fritz with a double bead head. Lure flies making great attractors, the hothead bead and flash in the tail are a lethal combination for still water and cooler weather, size 10 hook..
£0.80
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Model: 6/6
Hothead Orange Fritz with a double bead head. Lure flies making great attractors, the hothead bead and flash in the tail are a lethal combination for still water and cooler weather, size 10 hook..
£0.80
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Model: 6/3
The Ally McCoist lures are a super combination of fritz, marabou and beadeye, perfect for stocked rainbows and still water fly fishing. A very successful pattern to keep in your fly fishing box..
£0.80
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Model: 6/11
Hothead Olive fritz, Red Bead, great attractors, the hothead bead and flash in the tail are a lethal combination for still water and cooler weather, size 10 hook..
£0.80
Ex Tax:£0.67