Saturday, June 22, 2024

Harvey's Favorite

Harvey's Favorite 

Hooks - MUSR70, TMC3769, or DIA 1550, sizes 10-14

Thread - Black

Tail - Black hackle barbs

Body - Dubbed with black muskrat fur

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

Wings - Mottled brown turkey-quill quill sections tied on edge over the body

Professor George Harvey of State College, Pennsylvania, originated this pattern.

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

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