| Hook: | (M) 79580 |
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| Size: | 2-10 | |
| Thread: | Black 6/0 | |
| Tail: | Peacock Sword Fibers | |
| Body: | 2/3 Red Floss 1/3 Peacock Herl | |
| Rib: | Fine Gold Wire | |
| Wing: | 2 Badger Saddle Hackles | |
| Hackle: | Badger Hackle Fibers. |
Notes on tying:
1. Tie in peacock sword fibers for tail.
2. Tie in gold wire, red floss, and peacock herl.
3. Pull peacock up to the front of hook.
3. Wrap back 2/3 of hook with red floss and tie off.
4. Wrap front 1/3 of hook with peacock herl.
5. Rib fly with gold wire.
6. Tie in 2 badger saddle hackles.
7. Wrap saddle hackle collar style.
8. Whip finish head.
This is originally a western fly but it also works for trout in the midwest. It is also listed in The Orvis Fly Pattern Index.
Don Lund 4257 Jasper Ave Iowa City, IA 52240