The Goat's Toe Hackled Wet Fly is a highly effective, traditional dark loch pattern with a peacock-herl body and contrasting red tail. Its iridescence, silhouette and mobile hackle make it a reliable searching fly in ripple and changing light.
Fish it in a wet-fly team, often on the point or middle dropper, with steady pulls and pauses. It can suggest a beetle, caddis or other dark food without being a precise imitation. Be ready for a firm pull as the fly works through the taking water.