Red Head SRW - UV pike fly

Red Head SRW – a timeless classic. A must-have in any fly box, no matter your style, country, or era.
Red head, white body – a simple scheme that has worked for decades.
Legend has it the idea came about by accident – when pike ignored live bait but smashed into large red-and-white floats. That’s when someone had a lightbulb moment. The result? One of the most iconic color combos in fishing history.
In Poland, this pattern is nicknamed “the Flagship” – not only because it’s a cornerstone of many fly collections, but also because the red-and-white combo resembles the Polish flag. It’s a cultural inside joke… that also catches fish.
It works because it looks like something easy to grab and impossible to ignore. Sharp contrast, no nonsense – and maybe that’s why it just works, anywhere, for anyone.

COLOR: Red Head SRW
MODEL: Single Hook (pike fly on a single hook)
LENGTH: approx. 13–18 cm
ROD WEIGHT: from 8–10 AFTM (ideally #9)
(13 cm casts comfortably on a #8 rod, 18 cm works best on #9–10. Ultimately it depends on your casting technique and conditions.)
WEIGHTING: None (recommended with a cheburashka weight for spinning)
BUILD: 70–80% Snow Runner (white body, red front), 20–30% Flash (pearl, light red, very subtle accents)
EYES: Tab Eyes
UV ACTIVITY: Yes
HOOK: Traper SW40, Ahrex TP610 or Ahrex PR320
TECHNIQUE: Fly rod / spinning
TARGET SPECIES: Pike, zander, and any water where visibility and provocation matter

This fly casts easily and accurately – lightweight and responsive.
In the water, it delivers a clear signal – the red-white contrast pops even in low light.
This isn’t a fly that pretends – it steps right into the predator’s view and says: “I’m here.”
For spinning? It’s a proven killer with a cheburashka – ideal for drop techniques and aggressive twitches.
You don’t have to believe in it. You just have to carry it.