Claret

Classic Wet Fly

Tied By Christian Andrews

Hook: #8, #6

Thread: claret

Materials-

tag: gold tinsel

rib: gold tinsel

abdomen: red floss or wool

front hackle: black (hen or long rooster)

wings: claret quill or wild turkey tail

Notes:

from Favorite Flies and Their Histories (1892) by Mary Orvis Marbury

Since there are no recipes in Mary’s book, ingredients are “best” guess

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