Red Quill

The Red Quill is a classic dry fly pattern that has been used by anglers for over a century. It is typically tied in sizes 10 to 18, and is designed to imitate a variety of mayflies that hatch throughout the spring and summer.

The fly features a red tail made from dyed duck or goose fibers, a body made from stripped quill, and a wing made from light dun or grizzly hackle tips.

The hackle is typically wrapped in a parachute-style around the wing post, giving the fly a high-floating profile on the water.

The Red Quill is a versatile pattern that can be fished on both stillwater and moving water, and is particularly effective when fished during a hatch.

It is often used in combination with other mayfly patterns, such as the Blue Wing Olive or the Pale Morning Dun, to create a more complete imitation of the insects on the water.

Usually available in the following hook sizes: 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18