Thursday, October 27, 2022

Brad's Brat

Brad's Brat

Steelhead Fly

Hook - Gamakatsu T10-6H

Thread - Red or black

Tag - Flat gold tinsel

Tail - Orange hackle fibers with white over (bucktail can also be used

Rib - Oval gold tinsel

Body - Rear 1/2 orange dubbing, front red dubbing

Hackle - Dark brown

Wing - Orange over white bucktail or polar bear

Cheeks - Jungle Cock (Optional)

This fly pattern was originated by Enos Bradner for the Stillaguamish River in Washington around 1937 and is still a popular fly for summer and winter steelhead.

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