| Author | Blacker, William |
| Book | The Art of Angling |
| Book Edition | December 8th 1843 |
| Page | 42 |
Material
- Tail: Golden pheasant topping
- Body: Copper-coloured peacock herl
- Rib: Gold tinsel, from the tail up
- Hackle: Black, close wraps at the head
- Wing: Peacock sword
- Head: Black ostrich
Cites list
This pattern contains cites material. The following list is a suggestion of substitutes you can use for this pattern.
| Animal | Substitutes |
|---|---|
| Peacock |
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Original material
As written in the book:
Body, copper-coloured peacock harl and gold tinsel, from the tail up. Legs, black hackle, close at the head. Wings, sword feather of the peacock's tail. Head, black ostrich and topping for tail.
Long material list
| Part | Material | Type | Color |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tail |
Pheasant - Golden Latin: Chrysolophus pictus |
Feather - Head | Natural |
| Body |
Peacock Latin: Pavo cristatus Cites |
Herl | Copper |
| Rib | Tinsel | Gold | |
| Hackle |
Feather
Close wraps at head |
Black | |
| Wing |
Peacock Latin: Pavo cristatus Cites Swords |
Feather | Natural |
| Head |
Ostrich Latin: Struthio camelus |
Herl | Black |
Materials in pattern
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Pattern pictures
By: Jim Montgomery
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