Published Jan 9. 2019 - 5 years ago
Updated or edited Jan 11. 2019

Red Tag Intruder

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Intruder conversions

I got the crazy idea to convert some Danish sea trout and salmon flies to intruders. It worked out surprisingly well.

See some examples in the article

The omnipotent Red Tag tied as an intruder

Pattern type: 
Steelhead fly
Skill level/difficulty: 
A little difficult
Species: 
atlantic salmon (sea run), pacific salmon (sea run), sea trout (sea run), steelhead (sea run)
Materials: 
Hook
Ahrex HR483 – Trailer Hook Barbless
Wire
Skagit Anglers red wire
Shank
FutureFly 35 mm
Thread
Brown 8/0
Tail
Red wool yarn
Rear hackle
Soft hen hackle, light brown or tan
Rib
Flat copper tinsel, medium
Body
Peacock herl
Front hackle
Soft hen hackle, light brown or tan
Eyes (optional)
Bidoz Twin Eyes, 4 mm/5/32", copper
Head
Tying thread

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