The Nitro Hitch Series A new chapter in surface fishing for salmon and sea trout The Nitro Hitch is a micro riffling hitch fly created for surface fishing for Atlantic salmon and sea trout. While it takes some subtle inspiration from American caddis pupa patterns—especially the well-known Nitro Caddis Pupa—it stands entirely on its own as a unique Fishmadman design, built specifically for hitch fishing in clear, calm conditions. We’ve developed two versions of the Nitro Hitch – one neutral and one darker – both tied on our ultra-light micro hitch tubes. These patterns have proven exceptionally effective in rivers where subtlety and precision in surface presentation are key. Caddis beneath the surface Many riffling hitch anglers will recognise how some surface flies echo the behaviour and silhouette of emerging caddisflies fighting their way toward the riverbank. The Nitro Hitch plays into that impression—offering a compact, animated profile that glides cleanly across the surface, even in slow water. Small Built on a slim, short plastic tube, the Nitro Hitch is designed to be fished with a small treble hook (size 14–16). It runs effortlessly in the hitch, requiring minimal adjustment. This makes it ideal in low water, for spooky fish, or when you need a small surface fly that tracks naturally and confidently. Fly is shown with a hook – but sold without one! Depending on your preference, the rules of the riverkeeper or water association you would choose hooks suited for the river you fish. To the left, you can see our suggestions on hooks – but we have many more hooks in our hook-category Recommended use: Summer salmon and sea trout fishing Low-water conditions Pressured or cautious fish Still or medium-speed currents Pixel-powered attraction At the heart of the Nitro Hitch is a detail borrowed from our Hitchman series: a head wrapped in iridescent pixel mylar— a material we’ve used successfully in a range of low-water lures and flies. These subtle green flashes add just the right visual cue to trigger the curiosity of trout and salmon. The pixel material is fixed in place with a drop of super-glue for durability and precision. Read more about iridescent material on flies. lures and baitfish here The other Nitro Hich fly Add to Wishlist Quick View Flies for Iceland Nitro Hitch Pearl $3.99 The other riffling hitch tube flies Add to Wishlist Quick View Riffling hitch flies V-FLY Silver tippet/Holo Gold # 4 $3.95 Add to Wishlist Quick View Riffling hitch flies V-FLY Russian Black/Holo Gold – Big #4 $3.95 Add to Wishlist Quick View Flies for Iceland V-Fly Hitch Tube – Pine Squirrel # 10-14Rated 4.5 out of 5 $3.49 Add to Wishlist Quick View Fishmadman Best sellers V-Fly Hitch Tube – Silver Tippet #10 – 14Rated 5 out of 5 $3.49 Add to Wishlist Quick View Riffling hitch flies V-Fly Hitch Tube – Russian Black # 10 – 14Rated 5 out of 5 $3.49 Add to Wishlist Quick View Flies for Iceland V-Fly Barred Brown Squirrel #10 – 14Rated 5 out of 5 $3.49 Add to Wishlist Quick View Flies for Iceland The Micro Haugur Riffling Hitch Tube – HOLO # 12Rated 5 out of 5 $3.95 Add to Wishlist Quick View Flies for Iceland The Micro Haugur Riffling Hitch Tube # 12 $3.95 Add to Wishlist Quick View Flies for Iceland The Haugur Silver Holo Tube # 8Rated 4.5 out of 5 $3.95 Add to Wishlist Quick View Flies for Iceland The Haugur Riffling Hitch Tube Small – #8 $3.95 Add to Wishlist Quick View Flies for Iceland Sunray Shadow Original Yellow SMALLRated 5 out of 5 $5.00 Add to Wishlist Quick View Riffling hitch flies Sunray Shadow Original Yellow MINIRated 5 out of 5 $5.00 Add to Wishlist Quick View Riffling hitch flies Sunray Shadow Original Green SMALLRated 5 out of 5 $5.00 Add to Wishlist Quick View Flies for Iceland Sunray Shadow Original Green MINIRated 5 out of 5 $5.00 Add to Wishlist Quick View Riffling hitch flies Sunray Shadow Original Blue – SmallRated 5 out of 5 $5.00 Add to Wishlist Quick View Flies for Iceland Sunray Shadow Original Blue MINIRated 5 out of 5 $5.00 Add to Wishlist Quick View Out of stock Flies for Iceland Sunray Shadow Original Black and White SMALLRated 5 out of 5 $5.00 Add to Wishlist Quick View Flies for Iceland Sunray Shadow Original Black and White MINIRated 5 out of 5 $5.00 Add to Wishlist Quick View Flies for Iceland Sunray Shadow Original Black and Brown SMALLRated 4.5 out of 5 $5.00 Add to Wishlist Quick View Flies for Iceland Sunray Shadow Original Black and Brown MINIRated 5 out of 5 $5.00 Add to Wishlist Quick View Collection Of Flies Fishmadman riffling hitch box set – Treble hook $59.95 Sale! Add to Wishlist Quick View Out of stock Collection Of Flies Fishmadman riffling hitch box set – Single hook versionRated 5 out of 5 $59.95 Original price was: $59.95.$49.95Current price is: $49.95. Add to Wishlist Quick View Flies for Iceland Nitro Hitch Pearl $3.99 Add to Wishlist Quick View Flies for Iceland Nitro Hitch Black $3.99 Add to Wishlist Quick View Riffling hitch flies Moose Turd Bomber – Small Purple # 8 – 10Rated 5 out of 5 $3.95 Add to Wishlist Quick View Riffling hitch flies Moose Turd Bomber – Small Green # 8 – 10Rated 5 out of 5 $3.95 Add to Wishlist Quick View Riffling hitch flies Moose Turd Bomber – Small Black # 8 – 10Rated 5 out of 5 $3.95 Add to Wishlist Quick View Flies for Iceland Monroe Killer Micro Hitch tube #12 – 16Rated 5 out of 5 $3.49 Add to Wishlist Quick View Fishmadman Best sellers Micro Hitch V-Fly – Black – Stoat tail #10Rated 5 out of 5 $3.49 Add to Wishlist Quick View Riffling hitch flies Micro Hitch V-Fly – Silver Stoat tail #10-14Rated 5 out of 5 $3.49 Add to Wishlist Quick View Flies for Iceland Micro Hitch V-Fly – Green Highlander # 10 – 14Rated 5 out of 5 $3.49 Add to Wishlist Quick View Flies for Iceland Micro Riffling Hitch Sunray Shadow Black – Brown #4-6Rated 5 out of 5 $3.95 Add to Wishlist Quick View Micro tube flies and other such flies for finicky fish Micro Hitch V-Fly – Gold Stoat tail #10-14 $3.49 Add to Wishlist Quick View Flies for Iceland Icelandic Micro Hitch Red FrancesRated 5 out of 5 $3.49 Add to Wishlist Quick View Flies for Iceland Icelandic Micro Hitch Hairy MaryRated 5 out of 5 $3.49 Add to Wishlist Quick View Flies for Iceland Icelandic Micro Hitch Garry dogRated 5 out of 5 $3.49 Add to Wishlist Quick View Flies for Iceland Icelandic Micro Hitch CascadeRated 5 out of 5 $3.49 Add to Wishlist Quick View Flies for Iceland HITCHMAN SILVER # 10 – 14Rated 4.89 out of 5 $3.99 Add to Wishlist Quick View Flies for Iceland HITCHMAN Pearl # 10 – 14Rated 5 out of 5 $3.99 Add to Wishlist Quick View Flies for Iceland HITCHMAN GREEN # 10 – 14Rated 5 out of 5 $3.99 Add to Wishlist Quick View Flies for Iceland HITCHMAN GOLD # 10 – 14Rated 5 out of 5 $3.99 Add to Wishlist Quick View Flies for Iceland HITCHMAN – Black and Gold # 10 – 14Rated 5 out of 5 $3.99 Add to Wishlist Quick View Out of stock Bombers and other salmon & steelhead dry flies Fly Box – 5 room Smaller fliesRated 5 out of 5 $6.50 Sale! Add to Wishlist Quick View Out of stock Collection Of Flies Fishmadman Iceland Fly Box SetRated 5 out of 5 $69.00 Original price was: $69.00.$59.95Current price is: $59.95. Add to Wishlist Quick View Out of stock Bombers and other salmon & steelhead dry flies BUG LOCKER #3412 – 12 compartment boxRated 5 out of 5 $9.95 Add to Wishlist Quick View Out of stock Bombers and other salmon & steelhead dry flies Bug Locker #236 – 6 compartment BOXRated 5 out of 5 $4.95 Add to Wishlist Quick View Flies for Iceland Blue Charm – Micro Hitch tube #12 – 16Rated 4.5 out of 5 $3.49 The riffling hitch tube fly system – In detail Delicate micro flies perfected to trail on the surface All Fishmadman hitch tube flies are based on the same clever system that will enable you to fish with different hooks. The line is entered through a hole in the belly or side of the fly – This will make the fly pull to the surface and wake. Due to the design of the tube system, the fly will hitch with ease even in slack water – We use fine hair from small squirrels as this has proven to be unrivalled material for these subtle micro wake flies. Technical details Temperature resistant tubing Probably the best hitch tubing – ever made… We think we have the right to brag… when we say the best tubing ever made. All other tubing found in fly-tying shops could not meet our expectations. Together with a chemical engineer, we developed a new PVC-free plastic formula to produce a tube for riffling hitch. It will withstand a lot of mechanical wear. Very low memory – This will ensure that the tube falls back into place after use (hook removed) Will work in a wide range of temperatures, including frost-cold days. This is the same tube we use for our wake flies and other bigger tube flies. The right kind of hair Squirrel tail in the right size We use hair from very small or juvenile squirrels – This type of fine hair is not too stiff or too fine…but perfect for these subtle surface flies. Learn more about squirrel tails for fly tying More on the subject riffling hitch... Our exclusive page on riffling hitch fishing and flies Our main pages on the riffling hitch sport – Read more about the riffling hitch pattern history and styling – A dedicated page on Fishmadman.com Read more on Fishmadman.com Riffling hitch know-how… Know-how page on riffling hitch – See how to fish with them Read more on Fishmadman.com .
