reactionhit 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2011 how many diffrent patterns is there? is there a book that goes over them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluegill576 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2011 Like almost all flies there are practically an infinite number of rat/mouse patterns. The ones that I use are either made of deer hair or foam. I don't think there are any books specifically on rodents, but I would try looking in the database because there are probably a lot there and it's free. :headbang: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reactionhit 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2011 I am sorry I was talking about the rusty rat , blue rat , silver rat ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
halcyon 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2011 I believe more properly they should be called RATs as the name comes from the initials of the designer of the original patterns Roy Angus Thomson. He designed at least the Silver and Rusty RATs, Poul Jorgensen designed the Blue RAT in the 1990's. There are numerous color variations today all maintaining the character and style of the originals. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reactionhit 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2011 I believe more properly they should be called RATs as the name comes from the initials of the designer of the original patterns Roy Angus Thomson. He designed at least the Silver and Rusty RATs, Poul Jorgensen designed the Blue RAT in the 1990's. There are numerous color variations today all maintaining the character and style of the originals. Thank you Thats what I was wondering.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tidewaterfly 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2011 "Atlantic Salmon Flies & Fishing" by Joseph Bates There are several recipes for RAT series flies & some history. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bluegill576 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2011 I am sorry I was talking about the rusty rat , blue rat , silver rat ... Oh I was a little confused why this was in the salmon and steelhead tying section, but it makes sense now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reactionhit 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2011 I am sorry I was talking about the rusty rat , blue rat , silver rat ... Oh I was a little confused why this was in the salmon and steelhead tying section, but it makes sense now. I am sorry I should have described what I was asking alittle better. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reactionhit 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2011 "Atlantic Salmon Flies & Fishing" by Joseph Bates There are several recipes for RAT series flies & some history. Thanks I will check it out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
halcyon 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2011 This book has a rather extensive list of RATs with photos and patterns. "Hair-Wing Atlantic Salmon Flies", Keith Fulsher (Author), Charles Krom (Author) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roadkill 0 Report post Posted April 19, 2011 how many diffrent patterns is there? is there a book that goes over them? I recently tied 10 different RATS out of Hairwing and Tube Flies for Salmon and Steelhead by Chris Mann another good book with lots of background. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reactionhit 0 Report post Posted April 20, 2011 Hey guys thanks for all the great help.. I am really thankful Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
