Thursday, February 29, 2024

Nuit Blanche - Sleepless Night

Nuit Blanche - Sleepless Night

(Google Translation)

Hook - Single salmon

Thread - Black

Tip - Lower half, oval gold tinsel; the upper half, fluorescent orange floss

Ribbing - Oval gold tinsel

Body - Black chenille

Hackle - Guinea fowl barbs tied in at the throat

Wing - White calf tail tied low over the body

Cheeks - Jungle cock eyes or substitute

Raymond Dussault originated this pattern in 1984.

Fish Flies: The Encyclopedia of the Fly Tier's Art - Terry Hellekson