Monday, March 24, 2025

Old Joan


Old Joan

Tail - Black hairs from bear

Body - Claret wool or seal's fur

Hackle - Claret 

Wing - Peacock wing quill segments

This pattern was first mentioned in 1496 in the book "Dun Fly" by Dame Juliana Berners. 

This pattern is alsoknown as the "Febuary Red" and the "Red Fly".

Fly2000 Database

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