Tying The Kwan Redfish Fly - Dressed Irons

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Hook: Mustad S71S (34007) or Tiemco 811s, #2 - #6
Thread: Danville Flat Waxed Nylon, Tan
Weight: 10 - 12 wraps of lead wire (optional)
Tail: Extra Select Craft Fur, Cream
Banding: Sharpie Marker, Brown or Black
Legs: Pumpkin Sili-Legs, two on each side
Body: Wool yarn or Sparkle Yarn, Brown and Cream
Eyes: Dumbbell eyes or Bead Chain Eyes, Silver or Gold, Size depends on how much weight you want in the fly

The Kwan fly was originally tied for Bonefish but is has been a very good Redfish fly as well over the years. The craft fur tail provides lots of movement as does the Sili-Legs. The alternating colors in the tail and in the body provide lots of contract on the bottom or in the water column and really helps to draw the fish in. It is a simple fly to tie with the yarn body being the only real challenge to complete. I used wool yarn in the video but you could use a Sparkle Yarn or Polypropylene yarn as well. There is no weed guard on this fly but many people do place a weed guard just behind the eye of the hook.

- Enjoy

If you have any questions about the tying of this fly feel free to let me know in the comments below.

If you would like to purchase some Kwan flies there are a number for sale on my website (while supplies last). - https://dressedirons.com/product/kwan-fly/

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