Stocked trout love bright, flashy patterns. Discover why blob flies, boobies, and fabs are best-sellers at stillwater fisheries worldwide, and how to stock them profitably in your tackle shop.
Understanding Blob Flies
Blobs are big, bright, and impossible for trout to ignore. They're made from Fritz or Chenille materials and come in a rainbow of colours. Despite looking simple, they're incredibly effective at triggering reaction strikes.
Boobies: The Depth Control King
Boobies feature large foam eyes that act as buoyancy controls. They're perfect for fishing at specific depths using a washing-line technique, suspending other flies between them.
Fabs (Fabulous Flies)
Fabs combine the best of blobs and boobies — bright colours with foam buoyancy. They're incredibly versatile and can be fished at any depth.
Why Tackle Shops Stock Them
- High turnover — Stockies smash these flies, so anglers come back for more
- Colour variety — More colours = more sales
- Bulk pricing — Great margins on wholesale orders
- Year-round demand — Stillwater fisheries use them all season
Stock Your Shop with Blobs & Fabs
All our flies are hand-tied in Nairobi, Kenya using premium materials. All prices indicated are Wholesale per dozen available for tackle shops, dealers, wholesalers, fly shops, outfitters and individual fly fishing enthusiasts. Order now
View Wholesale FliesTop Colours to Stock
- Orange/Black — The classic stillwater combo
- Pink/Yellow — Great for bright days
- Cream/Green — Subtle but deadly
- Red/White — Always a winner
- Chartreuse — Hard to beat in murky water
Blobs, boobies, and fabs are the backbone of stillwater fly fishing. Stock them in your shop and watch them fly off the shelves.
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