RED QUILL DRY
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RED QUILL DRY
Ksh 200/=
Ex Tax: Ksh 200/=
- Stock: In Stock
- Model: FLY
RED QUILL DRY
The Red Quill is an iconic, classic dry fly primarily used to imitate the male Hendrickson mayfly(Ephemerella subvaria) during early-season hatches. Famed for its delicate profile and stripped quill body, it is a staple for fooling picky trout in spring.
Key Pattern Variations
- Classic Catskill Style: Created by legendary tier Art Flick, this version features upright wood-duck flank wings, a sparse tail, and a tapered body made from a stripped red or brown rooster hackle stem.
- Parachute Red Quill: A modern favorite that rides lower in the water film and uses a white post to enhance visibility during dead-drift presentations.
Ideal Conditions & Tactics
- When to fish: Early to mid-spring, specifically during Hendrickson or Red Quill hatches.
- Water type: Perfect for rivers, spring creeks, and tailwaters.
- Presentation: Requires a drag-free dead-drift. Keep your line mended so the fly floats naturally over rising trout.
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