Updated October 15, 2026
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    Frenchie Variation (Hot Collar)

    Imitates mayfly Nymph

    Standard Frenchie jig nymph with a hot collar instead of hot spot bead. The hot collar triggers strikes on tough fish.

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    Hook sizes

    #12#14#16

    in natural/red, natural/orange, natural/yellow

    Type
    nymph
    Imitates
    Mayfly Nymph
    Difficulty
    intermediate
    Technique
    euro nymph
    Water
    freestone, pocket water

    When to fish it

    Euro nymphing in riffles and runs when standard nymphs are being refused.

    Catches

    Where to buy

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