Rusty Rat Tied by Bob Frandsen Name Rusty Rat Category Atlantic Salmon Hairwing Tag Oval gold tinsel Tail Peacock sword Body Rear half: Yellow floss; Front half: Peacock herl Ribs Oval gold tinsel Ribbing Badger Veiling Length of yellow floss over rear body half Wings Grey fox guard hairs                            Hackle Grizzly wound as a collar Head Red tying thread This version of the venerable Rusty Rat was tied by Australian Fly Tyer, Bob Frandsen. You can see more of Bob's flies at The Flies of Bob Franden.		.