| Author | Blacker, William |
| Book | The Art of Angling |
| Book Edition | December 8th 1843 |
| Page | 113 |
Material
- Hook: b, bb
- Tail: Small golden pheasant topping
- Body: Peacock herl
- Rib: Gold tinsel
- Hackle: Brown-red and jay
- Wings: Golden pheasant toppings, small golden pheasant tippet in the center
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 - peacock harl (taper), gold tinsel. Legs - brown-red hackle and jay. Wings - toppings, and a small neck feather of the golden pheasant in the centre. Tail - topping (small), varied with black hackle. Hook, b, b b
Long material list
| Part | Material | Type | Color |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tail |
Pheasant - Golden Latin: Chrysolophus pictus |
Feather - Head
Small |
Natural |
| Body |
Peacock Latin: Pavo cristatus Cites |
Herl | Natural |
| Rib | Tinsel | Gold | |
| Hackle |
Chicken - Cock Latin: Gallus gallus domesticus |
Feather - Neck
Brown-red |
Brown |
| Blue Jay | Feather - Wing | Blue | |
| Other |
Pheasant - Golden Latin: Chrysolophus pictus |
Feather - Head
Several |
Natural |
|
Pheasant - Golden Latin: Chrysolophus pictus |
Feather - Neck
Small in the center |
Natural |
Materials in pattern
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