A subtler version of the classic Red Francis, which makes it better suited to clear, summer conditions. One for those in the know. Designed and popularized by Englishman Peter Deane this odd looking creation has had meteoric success in Iceland and has been doing extremely well in our river systems. It was named after his fly tying assistant Miss Frances Hoydon and has been a success story ever since. Red and Black are the most popular pattern colours, but we have brought out a very small Conehead version as when the water flow decreases we need to get more subtle with our flies.

Tied on a plastic tube fitted with a precision engineered metal conehead to add weight and ensure a neat head finish. Ideal for getting flies down a little deeper in spring and autumn or in faster runs.

A Francis fly is not just a fly, nor for that matter a fly for all waters all season long. learning how to fish the Francis offers another essential technique to have at our disposal, click here to find out more.