Saturday, April 4, 2020

Black Ghost Special



Black Ghost Special

AKA Bleeding Black Ghost 

Hook - Mustad 3665A
Thread - Black
Tail - Dyed red hackle fibers or marabou
Ribbing - Flat silver tinsel
Body - Black floss or uni stretch 
Throat - Dyed red hackle fibers or marabou
Wing - White marabou 
Eyes - Painted black over yellow

Wing can be marabou, bucktail, calf tail or feathers

Jungle cock feathers can be used as cheeks in lieu of painted eyes

Reference - Fly Tyer Pattern Bible (Spring 1978 issue of Fly Tyer Magazine)

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