Rusty Rat

[nfrechette]

rusty rat

hook - streamer style
thread - black
ribbing - oval gold tinsel
body - brown floss or chenille
wing - brown bucktail
eyes - white & Black

reference - perrault's standard dictionary of fishing flies (page 419)

[jcampbell]

I have noticed that you don't flatten the barb on your hooks as Scott does on has flies.

[nfrechette]

we are two different tyers

[jcampbell]

we are two different tyers

Yes, you are. Just thought I would ask with all the emphasis on barbless hooks. I am also a tyer who uses what I tie and barbless works best for me and the fish. You do a good job. Thanks.