Black Emerger

Fly: Alex Ferguson, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: Wet fly hook #8-16
Thread: Black
Ribbing: Fine red holographic tinsel followed by fine red wire wound on leading edge of tinsel
Body: Tying thread, then sealed (see Note)
Wing buds (optional): Goose biot dyed fire orange or scarlet
Hackle: Three turns of natural black Hen or natural black Hen dyed crimson

Note: The body sealed with a spot of superglue and two coats of Sally Hansen's Hard as Nails and allowed to dye fully before continuing.


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