Golden Drake

Fly: Cal Mohney, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: Partridge Model K3A #14, Swedish Dry Fly Hook
Eye: Loop of twisted yellow Kevlar thread
Thread: Pale yellow 8/0
Tail: Mink guard hairs natural dun color
Rib: Pearsall’s Naples “Antique Gold”
Body: Cul de canard, dyed yellow
Wing: Bleached and dyed cream deer hair
Hackle: Light ginger and cream cock feathers
Head: Marker and clear lacquer
Note: If I could find a natural ginger colored mink tail, I would highly prefer to use this for the tail..


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