A pattern that earns its place when fish are keyed in on small baitfish rather than insects.
The Pin Head Fry Mini Lure (Barbless Size 10) is a compact, highly effective imitation of tiny fry and emerging coarse fish, making it a strong choice on both stillwaters and slower river sections. Its slim profile and subtle flash replicate that vulnerable, darting movement that trout find hard to ignore.
Tied on a quality barbless hook, it offers reliable hook holds while remaining fishery-friendly and easy to remove.
In practice, this is a fly that comes into its own when:
- Trout are chasing small silvery prey
- Traditional nymphs and dries are being ignored
- You need a searching pattern to cover water efficiently
Fish it on a steady retrieve, or mix in short pulls and pauses to mimic an injured fry. It’s equally effective fished on a floating line with a long leader or a slow intermediate when fish are sitting just below the surface.
A simple idea, executed well - and often the difference when fish switch onto fry.
