Sunday, January 1, 2023

Jungle Dragon


Jungle Dragon 

Steelhead

William Hosie originated this pattern in 1943.

Hook - Single Salmon

Thread - Black

Tip - Embossed silver tinsel 

Tail - Golden pheasant tippet barbs

Ribbing - Embossed silver tinsel over front half of body only

Body - Rear half, embossed silver tinsel; the front half, dubbed with fluorescent red rabbit fur

Hackle - Badger tied on as a collar and tied back and down

Wing - Gray squirrel tail tied over the body

Cheeks - Jungle cock eyes or substitute

Fish Flies: The Encyclopedia of the Fly Tier's Art - Terry Hellekson

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