Orange Bead Head - Ray Charles - Grey

One little fly, one giant lie: they say anyone can catch trout with this thing. We won’t argue—this Grey Bead Head Ray Charles is basically a sow bug in disguise with an orange hot head that demands attention. Perfect for anglers who like their flies simple, sneaky, and suspiciously effective.

For the weekend wader, the after-work caster, and anyone practicing AXG Life—Life, Adventure-Ready.

Key Features & Design

• Pattern: Ray Charles — sow bug imitation
• Color: Grey body with a contrasting orange bead head
• Bead: Hot head bead to increase visibility and get down fast
• Sizes: Available in #14, #16, and #18
• Intended use: Trout fishing — nymphs, hatch matching, and general pocket-cleaning

Performance & Benefits

This little bug does the heavy lifting when trout are being picky. The orange bead head adds flash and weight, helping the fly sink into the strike zone while the grey sow-bug profile provides a natural silhouette craved by hungry fish. Translation: it nudges curious trout into decisive behavior, even on slow days.

Why you'll like it:

• Gets down quickly to reach fish holding near bottom seams and tails.
• Subtle grey body fools picky trout; the hot head catches their eye (and yours).
• Available in multiple sizes (#14–#18) so you can match the hatch without overthinking it.
• Simple, durable, and reliable — the kind of fly that turns stuck weekends into decent campfire stories.

Whether you’re dialing in a hatch, prospecting pockets, or proving a point to your fishing buddies, this Bead Head Ray Charles does the job without drama.

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