Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Hornberg

Developed by Frank Hornberg of Portage County Wisconsin during the 1920's.

Hook: Streamer, 6-10 Mustad 38941, 9671
Thread: Black 
Body: Flat silver tinsel
Underwing: Yellow calf tail, tied so as to tilt slightly upward
Overwing: Flanked by 2 mallard flank feathers, half a shank past bend
Cheeks: Jungle cock eyes, 2nd eye showing
Hackle: Grizzly - tied as a dry fly collar

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