"The Thistle" by Kelson, George M.

Author Kelson, George M.
Book The Salmon Fly
Book Edition N/A
Page 215
Tags turnbull,

Material

  • Tag: Gold twist, light yellow silk
  • Tail: Two Golden Pheasant toppings, Indian Crow above and below
  • Body: 1/2 light fiery-brown, 1/2 black pigs wool
  • Ribs: Flat gold
  • Hackle: Black, from second turn
  • Wings: Teal, dark Bustard, fibres of Golden Pheasant breast, Amherst Pheasant, Mallard, Golden Pheasant topping
  • Sides: Jungle Cock
  • Horns: Red, blue Macaw
  • Head: Black herl

Original material

As written in the book:

TAG. Gold twist and light yellow silk.
TAIL. Two toppings, with Indian Crow above and below.
BODY. Light fiery-brown and black pigs wool in equal divisions.
RIBS. Gold tinsel (flat).
HACKLE. Black, from second turn.
WINGS. Teal, dark Bustard, fibres of Golden Pheasant breast, and of Amherst Pheasant; Mallard and a topping.
SIDES. Jungle.
HORNS. Red, and blue Macaw.
HEAD. Black herl.