Saturday, February 13, 2021

Black Congo

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Black Congo

Hook - Mustad S80-3906, S82-3906B or equivalent, size 10-12

Thread - Black

Tail - Brown hackle fibers

Butt - Peacock herl

Ribbing - Fine oval gold tinsel or wire

Body - Black floss or thread

Shoulder - Peacock herl

Reinforce the peacock herl by wrapping it around the tying thread. 

Add a dab of crazy glue to the hook shank before wrapping the herl for added durability.

Perrault's Standard Dictionary of Fishing Flies

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