No. 8 Great Red Spinner
This is the metamorphosis of the March brown, and may be used on warm evenings through the season. It is a very excellent fly.
Imitation.
Body.—Orange and brown mohair mixed, ribbed with fine gold twist.
Tail.—Two fibres of a bright amber red hackle, or the body-feather of the golden pheasant, which is a strong, durable feather for this purpose, and may be found from a bright yellow to deep red.
Wings.—Light-colored feather from the robin’s wing.
Legs.—A bright amber red hackle.