Jack Flash
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Fly: Hans Weilenmann, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann
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| Hook: |
Grip 11001 #20-24 (or equivalent dry fly hook) |
| Thread: |
Benecchi 12/0, grey |
| Hackle: |
Whiting Grizzly saddle |
| Body: |
Peacock herl, single 'skinny' herl taken from the eye of the feather |
| Rib: |
Fine flat silver mylar |
| Vane/sighter: |
Rib material, folded back over body |
Note: This is my variation on a classic Dutch pattern called the Jakobpattern. Both are close cousins to the popular Griffith's Gnat. The Jack Flash is meant to be fished in the film.
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