Black Death Tarpon

Fly: Doug Jeffries, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: Owner, Aki, 2/0 or 4/0; or Mustad 34007 up to 2/0
Thread: Black Danville Flymaster Plus
Weed guard: 20# hard Mason monofilament
Tail: Black bucktail wrapped around 8 strands red & black Flashabou
Wing: 3 red hackles plus 3 black hackles each side, splayed outward
Collar: Black & red hackle mixed, wrapped as collar
Eyes: None; or White & black acrylic enamel
Head: Black thread, smooth taper, 5 coats Loon Hardhead


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