Der Besen

"Der Besen" (German for "the broom") is a dry fly with a bushy, broom-like material build that gives it high buoyancy and a striking silhouette. Nothing reliable turns up about a documented origin - the name simply describes the fly's characteristic shape.

As a rugged attractor, Der Besen suits broken, turbulent water, staying afloat reliably even under a firm twitch - a practical searching pattern for when no particular hatch is on.

Fair Trade, Full Circle

Your flies are tied fairly, with the best materials, on a barbless hook. "Fliegenfischen mit Herz" is building a base for women in Nairobi. The women there own and run the tying workshop themselves, giving them economic independence, pride in their craft, and joy in their customers. Let's work together toward a more balanced world.

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