Black Rogue

Originator: Al Brunell, Fly: John Edwards, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: TMC 7999 sizes 2-8
Thread: black
Tag: flat gold tinsel
Tail: golden pheasant tippet fibers dyed black
Ribbing: medium oval gold tinsel
Body: black wool, dubbing or chenille
Hackle: black hen neck soft and webby
Wing: a small bunch of black squirrel tail followed by a small bunch of hot orange (#16) Krystal flash
Cheeks: jungle cock (optional)

Note: This is a take off of Joe Howellıs Tiger Paw. It is very effective in rivers where steelhead are partial to black.


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