| Author | Blacker, William |
| Book | The Art of Angling |
| Book Edition | December 8th 1843 |
| Page | 108 |
Material
- Hook: b, bb, to No. 9, Limerick
- Tail: Blue macaw, two or three fibers
- Body: Fiery brown pig's wool or mohair
- Rib: Gold tinsel
- Hackle: Brown-red
- Wing: Brown mallard mixed with golden pheasant tippet and tail
- Head: Black
Cites list
This pattern contains cites material. The following list is a suggestion of substitutes you can use for this pattern.
| Animal | Substitutes |
|---|---|
| Macaw |
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Original material
As written in the book:
Body - fiery brown pig or mohair, ribbed with gold tinsel, brown red hackle, two or three fibres of blue macaw for tail. Wing - brown mallard mixed with golden pheasant neck and tail. Head - black. Hook b, b b, to No. 9, Limerick.
Long material list
| Part | Material | Type | Color |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tail |
Macaw Latin: Tribe: Arini Cites |
Feather
Two or three fibers |
Blue |
| Body | Pig |
Wool
Or mohair |
Brown - fiery |
| Rib | Tinsel | Gold | |
| Hackle |
Chicken - Cock Latin: Gallus gallus domesticus |
Feather - Neck
Brown-red |
Brown |
| Wing |
Mallard Latin: Anas platyrhynchos |
Feather | Brown |
|
Pheasant - Golden Latin: Chrysolophus pictus |
Feather - Neck | Natural | |
|
Pheasant - Golden Latin: Chrysolophus pictus |
Feather - Tail | Natural | |
| Head | Black |
Materials in pattern
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