Hairwing
Green Rat
Canadian summer salmon fly
SalmonMid-depth
Green wing over a peacock body — the Green Rat is the brightest of the Rat series and earns its place on warm-water summer days when fish are reluctant. Tied on the Restigouche and fished wherever Atlantic salmon are found.
Fish this when
Warm summer days on Atlantic salmon rivers when fish are sluggish in low, warm water. The brighter green wing provides more colour than the Rusty or Silver Rat on days when fish need the extra inducement.
Why it works
Green is a highly visible colour in clear summer water. The peacock body adds iridescence and the Rat series silhouette is one the most trusted profiles in Atlantic salmon fishing.
Naturals it imitates
general attractor — salmon fly
Typical zone & fishable range
usually
Surface & waking
Shallow
Mid-depth
Deep
Setup sensitivity: medium
Quick facts
Tying difficulty
Intermediate
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