Red Tag Dry Freshwater Hook : Size 12 Mustad Thread : 8/0 bug thread Tail : Red hackle Rib : Peacock herl Hackle : Hoffman super saddle (coachman brown)
Tying Instructions The red tag would be one of the easiest flies to tie that I have come across that actually catches fish. First tie the thread the full length of the hook, then tie in hackle fibres on to the end. Once secure cut the tail to what length to suit size of hook. Then tie three strands of peacock herl at the end of the hook and wrap up the hook until about 4mm from the eye of the hook. Tie it off and cut of excess fibres. Then tie in one hackle at the base of the feather. Wrap it around 8 - 10 times and be sure there are plenty of fibres sticking out to ensure good floatation. Tie the hackle of, whip finish it then your done...easy!!!
Fly Notes
Fishing Notes When fishing with the red tags I have found that a long tippet of no shorter than 90cm long should be used. Also the finer tippet the better. I fish the red tag generally with 3 - 4 lb Maxima tippet. It should be cast to a rising fish, if you get a refusal then give the line a short jerk & generally you should catch the fish. If this doesn't work either try another fly or give up! Rainbow & brown trout, although I have caught Carp to 5.5kg using it.
Location Notes This fly is best fished when the fish are feeding on the surface. The fly generally represents a beetle so it is best fished around trees or other structures located in or near the water that beetles inhabit.
Prey Notes Fly represents a beetle. This fly is a half imitator & half attractor, with the red tag attracting the fish.
Tier Andrew Hatton

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