Welsh Dragon

Albert Horne

Welsh Dragon

 

*Type of Fly

Lure

*Name of Fly:

Welsh Dragon

*Etymology:
(Why you named the fly with its name)

Looks like a dragon!

*Date Invented

2000

Hook:

Longshank 10

Thread:

Red

Weighting:

N/A

Tail:

Two or three strand of Peacock herl and over body of tinsel

Body:

Red tinsel wrapped around shank and painted with varnish. Peacock herl tail taken over top tied down at bed with red tinsel.

Eyes:

Red bead chain

Rib:

N/A

Thorax:

N/A

Legs:

Red hackle at side

Wings:

N/A

Hackle:

Bleached Grizzle Or pale ginger cock hackle

Special Tying Instructions:

Keep eyes level.

Fishing Instructions:

Allow to sink and draw back slowly

Interesting Facts:

Based on an idea after seeing red bead chain in B&Q