The Red Rover

The Red Rover
Veniard has a pattern for this fly, more modern, that includes red in the body. As I can't abide magenta in a fly, I've done a red body here. This is a good pattern for those just starting out, though not really considered to be one of the standard repertoire. This fly, of Scottish origin, never really became popular. Kelson's Red Rover:

Tag: Silver twist and yellow silk
Tail: A topping
Butt: Black ostrich herl
Body: Magenta Berlin wool
Ribs: Oval silver tinsel
Throat: A red hackle
Wings: Tippet, peacock wing, bustard, swan dyed red, golden pheasant tail, and a topping
Sides: Jungle cock
Head: Black