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R.A.T. - Roy Angus Thomson (Variation)
Tied by William Lovelace

Name	R.A.T. (Variation)
Category	Salmon/Steelhead Double
Hook	Dai Riki 899 #2
Thread	Danville 3/0 Red Monocord
Tip	Oval Silver Tinsel
Tail	Golden Pheasant Topping
Body	Peacock Herl
Rib	Oval Silver Tinsel
Wing	Coyote (Original tied with Grey Fox)
Hackle	Grizzly Cock

R.A.T. was tied by William Lovelace, one of the most prolific contributors on this site. You can find many more of his flies at his page on this site, The Flies of William Lovelace. 

Bill's Notes: The Rat series of flies dates back to 1911.

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