Fly tying
Red-tag Peter
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Many claim the addition of a fluorescent red tag improves the classic Green Peter and makes it an even better fly for lough salmon, trout and sea-trout.
Material list for the Red-tag Peter
Hook: Size 8-10 wet-fly
Thread: Brown
Tag: Fluorescent red floss or seal’s fur
Rib: Oval gold tinsel
Body: Olive seal’s fur
Body hackle: Red game cock hackle
Wing: Hen pheasant wing
Collar hackle: Red game cock hackle
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