Hairwing Coachman Terrestrial Freshwater Hook : 12, 14 fine wire with a round bend. Thread : Fine black. Body : Peacock herl. Wings : White polyester yarn or hair. Hackle : Red cock.
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Fly Notes I developed the method of tying a hackled fly backwards because I wanted to get the advantages of a parachute hackle without the extra weight and difficulty usually involved. At the time I was also unemployed and broke, and this method allowed me to use hackles much larger (and cheaper) than would normally suit the hook size. The method also suits spinners and duns beautifully as well as any other types of hackled dry fly.
Fishing Notes The flat hackle makes this fly float in the surface quite nicely. The fly is quite bouyant and I often find I can fish one all day if it doesn't get chewed to bits or hung up a tree. Target species includes Trout.
Location Notes Anywhere you might use a conventional Red Tag or Coachman will suit this fly, though I find it particularly useful in bubbly little streams where takes are hard to see and watching the fly closely is essential.
Prey Notes Nominally a beetle, but I don't think it matters that much.
Tier Andrew Harris

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