In this instructional fly tying video Tony Torrence demonstrates how to tie Lance Egan’s Red Dart. This attractor pattern is a local favorite for fishing as the point fly in a Hopper-Dropper configuration. As a jigged pattern it also makes a great point fly for a two fly nymphing set-up. Tie a few in various sizes and weights to meet the river conditions and you will be very pleased in how well the Red Dart produces fish.
Lance Egan’s Red Dart
Thread: Veevus 10/0, Red
Hook: TMC C400BL Sizes 12-16: Size 12 in Video
Bead: Gold Slotted Tungsten Bead: size 1/8 in Video
Weight: Lead Wire 3-4 wraps; 0.015 in Video
Tail: Red Hackle Fibers: Hareline Chinese Strung Saddle Hackle
Rib: Pearl Sulky tinsel or Micro Pearl Flashabou
Counter-rib: 6X Mono Tippet
Abdomen: Peacock Hareline Ice Dub
Hackle: Furnace Hen Hackle
Thorax/Hotspot: UV Pink Hareline Ice Dub
