Brad's Brat
Hook - Sinble salmon
Thread - Red or black
Tag - Flat gold tinsel
Tail - Orange hackle fibers with white over (bucktail can also be used
Rib - Oval gold tinsel
Body - Rear 1/2 orange dubbing, front 1/2 red dubbing
Hackle - Dark brown
Wing - Orange over white bucktail or polar bear
Cheeks - Jungle Cock (Optional)
Author's Note
Enos Bradner of Seattle, Washington, originated this pattern more than sixty years ago.
It still remains popular for both summer and winter runs.
Fish Flies: The Encyclopedia of the Fly Tier's Art - Terry Hellekson
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