Egan's Black Thread Frenchie

Lance - April 2026

Thread Frenchie’s are an established producer, and already available in a few color combinations. Most well known is the olive version. This is the same pattern platform in a darker color combo. Still a dense, durable, fast sinking nymph perfect to hang below a dry fly, fish under an indicator, or enable a euro rig to get down to where the fish live. The contrast between the black body, silver wire and pearl hotspot ensures an easily seen pattern that Trout can't resist. Great as an attractor or as an imitation of midge pupae. Also very useful as a chironomid in lakes.

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Material List
  • Hook: Umpqua XC400BL-BN - 16
  • Hook (Alternate): Hanak H 400 BL Jig Hook - 16
  • Bead: Fulling Mill Slotted Tungsten Beads - Silver - 3.2mm
  • Bead (Alternate): Hareline Slotted Tungsten Beads - Classic Colors - Silver - 7/64" (2.8mm)
  • Thread 1: UTC Ultrathread 70 Denier - Black
  • Thread 1 (Alternate): Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0 Bulk Spool - Black
  • Tail: Spanish Coq De Leon - Pardo
  • Tail (Alternate): Coq De Leon - Hareline - Medium Speckled Pardo
  • Rib: UTC Ultra Wire - Brassie Size - Silver
  • Rib (Alternate): Semperfli Tying Wire - 0.2 - Bright Silver
  • Thread 2: Danville 6/0 Waxed Flymaster 70 Denier Thread - Fl. Fire Orange
  • Thread 2 (Alternate): Semperfli Classic Waxed Thread - 12/0 Bulk Spool - Fl. Red
  • Thorax: Ice Dub - Minnow Belly
  • Thorax (Alternate): SLF Prism Dubbing - Pearl
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