Red Quill

The Red Quill is the male counterpart to the Quill Gordon, imitating the reddish-brown-bodied male Epeorus pleuralis dun. It’s used during the same early spring hatch window and is often tied sparser to reflect the male’s more slender form.

History:
Another Catskill classic, the Red Quill was developed by anglers like Theodore Gordon and Rube Cross. It became popular in Eastern U.S. rivers where color and profile differences between male and female duns were closely observed. It’s typically tied in sizes 12–14.