Loopwing Solar Flare

Fly: Hans Weilenmann, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: Ashima F-45 #14 (or equivalent scud hook)
Thread: Benecchi 12/0, grey
Hackle: Whiting Brahma hen
Abdomen: Narrow yellow plastic ribbon from lemon bag
Rib: Narrow yellow plastic ribbon from lemon bag, corded
Loopwing: Narrow yellow plastic ribbon from lemon bag and ostrich herl, dyed yellow
Thorax: Argentinean hare, medium olive
Note: For the loopwing, twist the plastic ribbon and the ostrich, then allow to furl back onto itself. Tie down. Form thorax, and then loop over the furled material, tie down.

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