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Current Tags for This Pattern
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Arctic Fox /
Black /
Copper Wire /
floss /
peacock herl /
Pheasant /
Red /
Yellow /
zonker /
Matcham's Rosella (Laurie Matcham)
tied by letumgoFly Type: Attractor Pattern,
Hairwing,
Streamers,
Wet,
General Freshwater,
Target Species: Trout,
Recommended Region: not available
Northeast US,
Northwest US,
Central US,
Alaska,
Western Canada,
Eastern Canada,
Central Canada,
New Zealand,
Imitation: General Baitfish,
Material List:
Hook - Mustad Model 3665A/Size 6 (US Style) or Mustad Model 3906/Size 6 (Aussie Style)
Thread - Black 6/0 UNI-Thread
Underbody - Lead Wire (optional)
Tail - Golden Pheasant Tippet Fibers
Rib - Two Strands of Fine Copper Wire Twisted Together
Body - Yellow Floss (rear) and Red Wool (Front)
Wing - Black Zonker Strip (rabbit)
Eyes - Jungle Cock Nails (optional)
Throat - Blue Fur (Arctic Fox Fur)
Topping - Four Strands of Peacock Herl
Head - Tying Thread coated with clear nail polish
Tying Instructions: Detailed tying instructions are listed in the Autumn 2001 Fly Tyer magazine