Fly-tying

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