What is the Metal Head Fly best for?

The Metal Head Fly is a trophy trout trolling fly designed by lure maker Cal Kellogg and sold in a 2-pack. Built originally for high-speed trolling, it also holds its action down to finesse speeds, so it earns a spot in the spread when you are hunting big trout.

What speed range does the Metal Head Fly work at?

The Metal Head Fly works across a wide window. At 1.3 mph it gives a subtle pulsating action for finicky fish, and at 3 mph and up it switches to an aggressive darting motion. That range means one fly covers both finesse days and fast search trolling.

What is the Metal Head Fly made of?

The Metal Head Fly blends natural fibers, latex strands, tinsel, and crystal flash for realism in both movement and appearance. That mix gives it a subtle pulsing action that mimics an injured baitfish, which is what draws aggressive strikes from trophy trout.

How do I add attraction to the Metal Head Fly?

Run the Metal Head Fly behind a dodger or flasher. The added sweep and flash pull fish in and enhance the fly's own pulsing action. Adjust depth with lead core line, snap weights, or a downrigger to put the fly in front of holding trout.

What lure pairs with the Metal Head Fly?

Pair the Metal Head Fly with the Trigger Spoon in your trolling spread. Run the flashy metal spoon to call fish in fast, and let the pulsing Metal Head Fly seal the bite. Together they give trout both a hard flash and a lifelike baitfish target.

Metal Head Fly - Trophy Trout Trolling Fly - 2 Pack

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The Metal Head Fly was engineered by Cal Kellogg for one specific purpose: getting the largest rainbow trout in the spread into the net. The weighted metal head gives it a distinctively erratic, darting action at high trolling speeds that standard marabou flies simply can't match, triggering the aggressive reaction strikes that produce trophy-class fish. It performs best in open-water trolling situations where rainbow trout are chasing minnow-profile baitfish near the surface or in the upper water column, and it works equally well behind a dodger on a short drop-back or solo on a flasher rig. Available in 27 proven color patterns across the full range of light conditions.

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Overview

Trophy trout can’t resist the Metal Head.

Designed by legendary lure designer Cal Kellogg, the Metal Head Trolling Fly by Catch America was originally created to excel at high-speed trolling. However, extensive on-the-water testing revealed an unexpected advantage—this fly maintains its deadly action even at finesse speeds down to 1.3 MPH. That means more bites, more versatility, and more big fish in the net.

With its premium blend of natural fibers, latex strands, tinsel, and crystal flash, the Metal Head delivers unmatched realism in both movement and appearance. The subtle pulsing action mimics an injured baitfish, triggering aggressive strikes from trout, landlocked salmon, and other predatory fish.

Trophy fish hunters trust the Metal Head for a reason—it produces. Cal has personally landed trout up to 13 pounds, and countless anglers across the U.S. and Canada have hauled in 6+ pound monsters with this fly. It has earned a permanent spot in the trolling spreads of serious anglers who refuse to leave success to chance.

✔ Versatile trolling fly—works at 1.3 to 3+ MPH
✔ Premium materials for a natural, lifelike swimming action
✔ Proven to catch trout, landlocked salmon, and other big-water predators
✔ Designed by Cal Kellogg—trusted by trophy hunters across North America
✔ A must-have in every serious trolling spread

More speed. More versatility. More trophy trout. The Metal Head Trolling Fly by Catch America is the fly that never stops producing.

How to Use

Troll at Any Speed – Works flawlessly between 1.3 MPH (subtle pulsating action) and 3+ MPH (aggressive darting motion).

Pair with Dodgers or Flashers – The added movement enhances the fly’s attraction and draws in aggressive fish.

Adjust Depth with Trolling Gear – Use lead core line, snap weights, or downriggers to fine-tune your presentation.

Match the Hatch – Experiment with different colors to imitate local forage and conditions.

Run It in Your Spread – Many top anglers always have at least one Metal Head working, no matter the conditions.

Metal Head Fly - Trophy Trout Trolling Fly - 2 Pack