Blushing Peacock

Fly: Hans Weilenmann, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: Partridge SLD #16
Thread: Uni-Thread 8/0, scarlet
Hackle: Hen, dark blue dun
Tail: Bronze mallard, three barbs
Abdomen: Peacock herl, single strand
Thorax: Tying thread
Note: The peacock herl is tied in close to the eye, and the same for the tailing material. Tying thread is run to the bend, peacock follows in touching turns. Thread traps the peacock and spirals back to eye as the ribbing.

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