Milkweed Streamer


Fly: Jere Haas, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: Tiemco 9395 #10
Working thread: White Uni-stretch (for underbody)
Finishing thread: Black
Tail: Golden pheasant - red spade feather fibers (from rump)
Abdomen: Medium width silver mylar tinsel (double wrapped)
Throat: Golden pheasant - red spade feather fibers (from rump)
Wing: Milkweed pod fibers bunched together

Note: Milkweed pod fibers is a tedious material to work with but surprisingly sturdy.

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