How to tie a variation on Peter Harrop's Red Devil

There are few in the Army Fly Fishing Federation that won't know the name Peter Harrop. He is a bit of a legend in our little club, always quick with a smile and some banter. Peter and his friend Brian are huge fishing fans and when they are not casting a fly they are often fishing for something else with different tackle.
Peter came up with this pattern some years back and it was a closely guarded secret for some time. Its a fly that looks out of proportion with the tiny wing and huge head. Do not be fooled though this is a fly that would be in my top ten box any time of the year.
I have changed it a little but essentially it's the same fly.

[@jimw7976]

Fantastic to see the whip finish tool come in to play. You've defeated your nemesis. I still struggle to get my head around the red devil.

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Jim, you just need a good day on it pal and you will be converted.

[@harrisontaylor4531]

Cracking little fly, thought you going to stay the guy who came up with it is a Manchester United fan

[@lindsayiflyfish]

🤣

[@colinbiggar8951]

hi lindsay i remember sharing a boat with lucky pete on rutland and every place he took us we caught fish lovely guy colin

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Nice one! One of life's Gentlemen for sure.

[@rmonty8270]

I used it today on a top dropper and it works thanks.

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Excellent 👌

[@neilbenstead975]

Great looking fly Lydsay, tied some this morning but substituted red tying thread for #4 Glo brite floss and black marabou for the wing ,still tied short.Yet another variation on a theme, think this style could work well I other colours too,keep up the good work, all the best

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Cheers Neil, take care pal.

[@Scott_Jackson]

Great story & Great fly.

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Glad you enjoyed it Scott.

[@michaelshaw8370]

The hen fibre movement adds both movement and life. All colour options like silver with pearl as pin fry. Or green holographic with pearlescent for olive buzzer ie on Bewl. If we don’t try? It could just make the difference on the day.

[@lindsayiflyfish]

This pattern is well proven Mick.

[@65Visser]

Hello Linsay. Thanks for the simple and verry good fly. First Fish whas a Rainbow troute of 72 cm!

[@lindsayiflyfish]

John many thanks always good to hear the patterns taking fish.

[@marcocapozzella]

Another nice pattern i fish a similar pattern which came from a mistake trying to do D McPhails Irish Cormorant last year and ended up more with this style of fly it sat in my box and i never went near it as always thought it never looked right next to everything else, i had a slow day last year mid April and opted to try it for the first time and had a good run of fish on it when nothing else was working after slightly playing with different wing colours i found that a light olive wing done like this with a red body was just as effective.

[@lindsayiflyfish]

You should try the olive wing with a yellow body in the same style, I think you will be pleased with the results ;-)

[@marcocapozzella]

@@lindsayiflyfish I will do just that sir thanks again for sharing

[@jimflynn466]

Hi Lindsey, not convinced, but never look a gift horse in the mouth as they say, will tie a few up and hopefully give them a swim sometime soon, thanks for the video and stay safe. Regards Jimf

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Trust me Jim, you won't regret it.

[@Loyalist-ul6qm]

Can you please tye the winged version.

[@shawnbarry3893]

I'll tie this one up sounds good

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Lethal!

[@robertvivian8100]

Lindsey wot a great looking fly can't wait to start tying some up,one question where did you get those scissors from they look really sharp would like to buy a pair

[@lindsayiflyfish]

I did a little review kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYWcc4J-rKekr5Y

[@MrJimmuck]

That's an interesting fly Lindsay …. have you seen any difference between Peters original and your variation as regards catch rates? Fished as per a Diawl Bach? I will tie a few after todays walk and garden session … stay healthy … Jim

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Hi Jim, It maybe just a confidence thing but nothing comes close to the original. I just blinked it up to make it more appealing to the eye. The fish love the plain red.

[@duderoony]

A nice Cormorant style fly with slight variation. Do you know what material the original wing was made from? I’ll give it a go..... thanks for another one dude.

[@lindsayiflyfish]

The original wing was as it is here buddy.

[@duderoony]

Thanks Lindsay. Just wanted to check before I have a go. Cheers for all you do for us dude.

[@rmonty8270]

I a newbie to fly fishing, how would you fish this fly. Great video as usual.

[@lindsayiflyfish]

I like to fish it on the top dropper on a washing line setup 👍

[@rmonty8270]

@@lindsayiflyfish Thanks.

[@johndavies2748]

When would you fish this fly Lindsay- fry or buzzer time?

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Towards the end of April through to September as part of a team of nymphs.

[@fredleroux6920]

Excuse my strange question , what is your setup fishing this fly on the Stillwater’s ?

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Hi Fred, It can be fished on any number of lines but generally as in a team of four flies on a 22' leader.

[@fredleroux6920]

Lindsay Simpson thank you , I really appreciate your videos and insights. They have helped me tremendously 👍

[@fliesbychris]

Static on a washing line Lindsay? I'm going to have a go 'cause my new Loon Infiniti uv torch arrived yesterday. Interesting pattern!! Stay safe. ATB Chris

[@lindsayiflyfish]

Sounds great! Cannae beat getting a new toy :-)