{"product_id":"red-frances-fly","title":"Red Frances Fly","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Red Frances Fly is a classic attractor-style salmon fly known for its bold red profile and proven track record for drawing strikes when fish are keying on movement and color. It is a must-have in the box because it covers a lot of situations, from fresh runs to holding lies, without needing a perfect hatch match. Built for salmon anglers first, it is also a solid choice for sea trout and other aggressive migratory fish in the right water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat It Imitates\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis pattern does not copy one exact insect or baitfish, it is designed to suggest a general prey item and trigger a reaction. The bright red body stands out in broken water and gives fish a clear target to commit to, even when visibility is not perfect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Like It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Red Frances Fly is tied by Gaspe Fly Company, with clean proportions and a consistent, fish-focused finish. The red colorway is simple and purposeful, it shows up well in a wide range of flows and light, and it works as a confidence pattern when you want something that grabs attention fast. Because it is handmade, the fly you receive may vary slightly from the photos, which is normal for quality, hand-tied flies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTied by Gaspe Fly Company\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor: Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable sizes: 4, 5, 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-tied construction, appearance may vary from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlies that are not individually packaged are not returnable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eComparisons\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed Frances Fly vs Black Frances Fly:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eChoose the Red Frances when you want maximum visibility and a stronger color trigger, especially in broken water or when fish seem keyed on bold takes. A Black Frances is often the better pick when you need a darker, lower-glare silhouette, like in clear water, bright sun, or when fish are showing but acting cautious.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed Frances Fly vs Copper John Nymph:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe Red Frances is built to draw a reaction from migratory fish and is commonly fished as a swung or presented fly for salmon and sea trout. A Copper John is a weighted trout nymph meant to get down fast and imitate subsurface insects, making it a better fit for indicator rigs and nymphing runs for trout rather than targeting salmon holding water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cp\u003eRed Frances Fly vs Woolly Bugger:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe Red Frances is a tighter, more refined attractor profile that leans into flash and color as the main trigger for salmon and sea trout. A Woolly Bugger is a bulkier streamer with more natural motion and a wider baitfish or leech suggestion, which can be the better choice when you want a larger outline or when fish are feeding on larger forage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gaspe Fly Company","offers":[{"title":"Red \/ 4","offer_id":48478090985705,"sku":"SKUA010100071-04-LG060","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Red \/ 6","offer_id":48478091018473,"sku":"SKUA010100071-06-SM009","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Red \/ 8","offer_id":48478091051241,"sku":"SKUA010100071-08-SM039","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/1846\/1673\/files\/gaspe-fly-company-flies-red-frances-fly-1199957783.jpg?v=1761852128","url":"https:\/\/www.tridentflyfishing.com\/products\/red-frances-fly","provider":"Trident Fly Fishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}