"River Ban: 5th Fly" by Blacker, William

Author Blacker, William
Book The Art of Angling
Book Edition December 8th 1843
Page 41

Material

  • Hook: 9
  • Tail: Golden pheasant topping
  • Body: Olive pigs wool
  • Hackle: Olive
  • Wing: Mallard, golden pheasant topping
  • Head: Black

Original material

As written in the book:

Body, olive pig-hair. Legs, olive hackle. Tail, topping. Wings, mallard and topping. Black head. - Hook 9.

Long material list

Part Material Type Color
Tail Pheasant - Golden
Latin: Chrysolophus pictus
Feather - Head Natural
Body Pig Wool Olive      
Hackle Feather Olive      
Wing Pheasant - Golden
Latin: Chrysolophus pictus
Feather - Head Natural
Mallard
Latin: Anas platyrhynchos
Feather Natural
Head Black      

Materials in pattern

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