red brassie

Tying The Red Brassie Midge Fly Pattern

Hook:Size#18-#20 caddis/scud style hook (this one a Mustad C49S size#18)
Thread:12/0 Black (8/0 would work fine)
Bead:Gold or Pearl 3/32"
Body:Red copper wire, size small
Thorax:peacock herl

Slip the bead over the hook, and secure with several wraps of thread.





Tie in red copper wire and wind the thread back well into the bend. Try to keep the wire from wrapping around the hook shank.





Wrap the copper wire forward in tight wraps that touch one another stopping short of the bead. Fold one peacock herl around the tying thread and tie it in. Wrap the peacock herl forward and form a slightly bulky thorax.





Make 2-3 wraps of thread through the herl to protect it from being cut when a fish’s teeth (or your hemostats) come in contact with it. Tie-off behind the bead.