RAB Variant

Fly: Hans Weilenmann, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: Tiemco 102Y #15
Working thread: Danville Flymaster 6/0, red
Tail: Grizzly barbs, dark dun
Abdomen: Working thread
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, black
Thorax: UV Ice Dub, tan
Strands: Pintail barbs, dyed in picric acid
Hackle: Grizzly, dark dun
Note: A variant based on a South African pattern originated by Tony Biggs. RAB is short for Red Arsed Bastard, or Rough and Buoyant if you prefer...
I kept the strands close together for the photo - before fishing they are pulled down and outward.

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