Description

The Red Tag is an absolute classic dry fly. A cunning beetle imitation, it works when terrestrials are on the move, but it also delivers results when there isn’t any hatch to actually match. It can be fished as a general searching pattern on the surface until waterlogged, then dragged through a swing subsurface for fish that aren’t quite looking up. There are many variations on this pattern, including wet and dry versions. This is a dry fly variation of the Red Tag, tied the the way I like them to fish with myself.

Now sold as single units per hook size. Buy as few or as many as you like!

Of course, if you want to tie this pattern yourself, Troutlore offers a complete materials kit for this pattern. You can find the ‘TieYourOwn’ kit for Red Tag here.

All flies sold at Troutlore are tied by hand in Australia by Rob from Troutlore, or designated tyers for specific patterns who are noted in the descriptions. This pattern is tied on quality Ahrex hooks and using the best materials, the Red Tag is a great addition to any fly box for all times of the the stream and lake season.

Sizes showing as “In Stock” represent flies that are ready to ship immediately. Any sizes showing as “Available to Backorder” will be tied after completed payment of order. This usually requires a 5-7 day turnaround depending on the current tying queue. Your complete order will be shipped as one after all flies have been tied. We will contact you is further unforeseen delays arise with a fly order.