What is it.

[Sandfly]

Can anyone identify this fly , I think it originates from Orkney .

Hook . 12/14  ( I prefer a grub style hook)
Tail . Pheasant tippets .
Body . Red holographic tinsel .
Rib . Gold wire .
Body hackle . Claret cock palmered .
Front hackle . Blue Guinea fowl .

[lnelson20]

It's a claret bumble tied on a curved hook Davy,the only differance being the original is tied with seal's fur.
All the best
Chris.

[lnelson20]

Sorry Steve,didn't originally see your post identifying the pattern :oops:
All the best
Chris.

[Wildfisher]

Whatever it?s called it looks like a great flee. Must tie  a few of these.