Furled Dragonfly


Originator: Ken Hanley, Fly: Ken Hanley, Photograph: Hans Weilenmann

Hook: Straight eye, 3X long curved shank, #6 - #8 (Tiemco TMC 200R, Daiichi 1270)
Thread: Match body color (examples: tan, red, black, etc) #8/0
Extended Abdomen: Furled Antron, approx 1 ½ hook lengths. Created by combining two colors in the furling process: variations can include red/gold, olive/tan, green/gold, etc.
Body: Angora Goat, Color variations include: purple, green, red, orange, black, tan
Wing (optional): Sili Legs, white/silver sparkle
Optics: Black, monofilament nymph eyes, large
Head: Relaxed Antron fibers, same color (actually the same piece) as the furled extension, folded back over the top, whip finish and cement.



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