1998 Dubuque Fly Fishers Fly Swap

Red Quill

tied by

Byron Bohnen

 Hook: M94840  
 Size: 10-20
 Thread: Yellow or Gray 6/0
Tail: Medium blue dun hackle fibers
 Body: Dark brown hackle stem
   
   
   

Notes on tying: Remove all of the hackle fibers from the stem of the dark red quill. Soak the quill in water to reduce the brittleness and keep it from breaking when you wind it on the hook.