"Partridge Hackle" by Blacker, William

Author Blacker, William
Book The Art of Angling
Book Edition December 8th 1843
Page 71

Material

  • Hook: ff, No. 8
  • Body: Hare*s ear mixed with yellow mohair
  • Rib: Optional yellow silk
  • Hackle: Partridge back feather

Original material

As written in the book:

Hook ff No. 8. Body - hare*s ear fur, mixed with yellow mohair, and partridge back feather round the trottle, (it may be ribbed with yellow silk).

Long material list

Part Material Type Color
Body Hare
Latin: Genus: Lepus Ear
Fur
Mixed with yellow mohair
Natural
Rib Silk
Optional
Yellow      
Hackle Partridge
Latin: Family: Phasianidae
Feather
Back-feather
Natural