Bustard
Also, when clipping the waste part of the wing material, leave an extra bit to simulate the head of a moth or large caddis.
Bustard |
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| Hook: | Mustad R50, size 8 & 10 |
| Thread: | Brown Pearsall’s gossamer silk |
| Body: | Brown Chenille, fur or wool |
| Hackle: | Dark brown cock |
| Wings: | Tawny Owl or brown quill feather sub |
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Note: These flies were originally designed to imitate large moth’s that fell on the water after dark in the summer. Traditional wings were just one large slip of feather folded over. This is opposed to the two matched slips of feather that is more commonly used today. Also, when clipping the waste part of the wing material, leave an extra bit to simulate the head of a moth or large caddis. |
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