Blue and Black Fly

About the Blue and Black Salmon Atlantic Fly

The Blue & Black on a Silver Treble Hook is a clean, highly effective salmon fly built around one of the most consistently successful colour combinations in modern Atlantic salmon fishing. Striking yet refined, this pattern offers strong contrast, subtle flash and a balanced profile that fishes beautifully in a wide range of river conditions.

The fly features a bright silver body, neatly ribbed in gold for added segmentation and understated sparkle. A vivid blue throat provides an immediate focal trigger beneath a sleek black wing, creating a bold silhouette that stands out clearly in the current. Fine fibres throughout the wing add gentle movement without excessive bulk, allowing the fly to swim naturally when fished across and down.

Mounted on a silver treble hook, this version delivers excellent hooking security and a confident fishing presence. The treble complements the silver body, enhancing overall brightness while maintaining a classic salmon fly aesthetic.

This is a compact, purposeful pattern designed to move fish through contrast and profile rather than exaggerated length; ideal when clarity, shape and colour separation are key.

Fishing Tips:

Black and blue patterns have earned their place in salmon fly boxes for decades, particularly in clear or lightly coloured water where a defined silhouette can be decisive. The bright blue throat against the dark wing provides a strong contrast point that salmon frequently respond to.

Best fished in

• Medium to fast-flowing salmon rivers
• Clear to lightly coloured water
• Summer and autumn salmon conditions
• Pools, glides and tail-outs

The Black & Blue is a confident, versatile salmon fly that combines traditional colour strength with clean, modern tying; a dependable choice for anglers targeting Atlantic salmon throughout the season.

This salmon atlantic fly is designed to be fished on Rivers & Streams

Pattern Dressings

• Hook: Silver treble hook for secure hook-ups
• Body: Silver body with gold ribbing for flash and definition
• Throat: Bright blue for strong visual trigger appeal
• Wing: Sleek black wing with subtle integrated flash
• Profile: Compact, balanced salmon fly silhouette