Red Tag

Originator

Martyn Flynn

Pattern type

Wet fly

Skill level/difficulty

Very easy

Species

sea trout (sea run)

smallmouth bass

Materials

Hook	Traditional wet fly hook size 8 or 10, Kamasan B170 or B175 are good choices
Tying thread	8/0 red, brown or black according to taste
Tag/tail	Red wool yarn
Rib	Copper wire
Body	Peacock herl, 4-6 pieces depending on desired thickness
Hackle	Soft, brown hen
Head	Tying thread

Apr 12. 2011

Few flies are as classical as the Red Tag, which was originated as a dry fly for grayling, but has been adapted to many other kinds of fishing. The fly dates back to the 1850's where it came out of the vice of Martyn Flynn. This variation is for sea run browns.

Oct 14. 2002

Small and large flies for sea trout

I highly recommend using small flies for fall fishing for sea trout and rainbows in salt water. The fish have been feeding all summer and can be picky and veeery slow and reluctant to take any fly offered to them.

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