V-FLY Russian Black/Holo Gold # 4

In 2018, I began experimenting with hitch flies that featured minimal shimmering body material, deviating from the traditional approach of using fully covered shimmering body material. This involved attaching strips of shimmering material to the tubing using glue, a technique we continue to refine here at Fishmadman. The bodies of our two larger V-FLYs are crafted using this method, and I’ve extensively tested them over the past two seasons with excellent results. While I primarily fish them as sub-surface flies positioned close to the surface, they also perform admirably when used as hitch flies.

Hook Not Included

Just a quick note! While we display our tube flies with hooks to showcase their style and appearance, please be aware that the fly is sold without the hook. You can find detailed information about suitable hooks for each fly on the respective product page. We offer options such as barbless hooks, double hooks, and treble hooks, allowing you to choose the best fit for your preferences or the regulations of the river you’re fishing in.

Similar to many of our hitch flies, the V-FLY Silver Tippet/Holo Gold fly offers versatility. You can utilize it as a subsurface fly by threading the tippet through the front of the tubing, as you would with most tube flies. Alternatively, you can employ it as a hitch fly by inserting the leader through the hole located at the front end (throat) of the fly, allowing it to skate on the water’s surface.