Hey, Chuck (and all) -
The Red Tag is a constant producer for me for everything from bream
(Bluegill/ panfish), to rock bass and smallmouth bass, all the way to
trout! For me, it's right up there with the 'Spitfire' (Guinea hackle and
minor other differences, but essentially a Red Tag) and 'Zugbug'... The
Zugbug Nymph is my favorite/ go-to nymph pattern, bar none! I'm not a
bettin' man, but if I were, my money would be on several websites having the
recipe via a google search. In any event, the Zugbug (for whatever reason)
has produced more bream for me than the Red Tag, though the bodies of both
are of Peacock Herl - go figure. I did notice that I tie my Zugbugs
tighter/ skinnier in the body than I do my Red Tags, so perhaps that
difference in profile has something to do with it. Regardless, I better get
back to work... yes, "work" work, at 9:00PM...
Tight lines, Pete
