Stripped Peacock Herl

Stripped Peacock Herl

contributed by Will Wright

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Materials

HookTiemco 2457#8-#14
ThreadBlack 6/0 or 8/0
TailSparse White Antron or Sparkle Yarn (Only on Larger Sizes)
RibFine Copper Wire
Body2 to 4 Strands of Stripped Peacock Herl
ThoraxPeacock Herl
BeadCopper Bead
GillsWhite Antron or Sparkle Yarn

Notes

A stillwater chironomid pattern, originally from Plateau Lake, that is suspended under an indicator or fished naked on a leader about four feet longer than the water is deep. It has taken trout whenever it has been fished, and it is presented as a reliable confidence fly.