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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