In this instructional fly tying video Matt Powell demonstrates how to tie the Red Bandit. This “attractor” nymph pattern was developed by Matt in Colorado, but has produced a lot of fish for him in the Pacific Northwest. The fly features Hareline’s new Gritty Tungsten bead, giving it a “glowing” red head. Tie one on and see if it measures up on your favorite trout stream.
Red Bandit
Hook: TMC 5262 or Daiichi 1710, sizes 8-14
Thread: Danville 70D, Red
Bead: Hareline Gritty Tungsten Bead-Red
Tail: Natural Ringneck Pheasant Tail
Body: Wapsi Awesome Possum Dubbing, Natural
Rib: Ultra Wire, Red
Back: Pearl Flat Mylar Tinsel
Thorax: Senyo’s Fusion Dub-Rainbow
Gill: Hungarian Partridge
Hot Spot/Collar: Hareline Ice Dub, UV Red
