Soldier Palmer

The origin of this fly is lost in history. It could date back as far as the 1st century when Aelien described a fly as tied "with red wool and a waxy feather from a cock's wattles,"
Whatever its history, it is still s superb fly today.

Tail: Red Wool (I use Glo Brite No. 4)
Rib: Silver wire.
Body: Red wool or seal's fur.
Hackle: Red game cock.