Furnace Tarpon

Fly: Doug Jeffries, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: Owner, Aki, 2/0 or 4/0; or Mustad 34007 up to 2/0
Thread: Brown Danville Flymaster Plus
Weed guard: 20# hard Mason monofilament
Tail: Brown bucktail wrapped around 8 strands copper Krystal Flash
Wing: 4 – 5 furnace hackles each side, splayed outward
Collar: Black hackle, wrapped as collar
Eyes: None; or White & black acrylic enamel
Head: Brown thread, smooth taper, 5 coats Loon Hardhead


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