Jungle Dragon
Hook - Single Salmon
Thread - Black
Tip - Embossed silver tinsel
Tail - Golden pheasant tippet barbs
Ribbing - Embossed silver tinsel over front half of body only
Body - Rear half, embossed silver tinsel; the front half, dubbed with fluorescent red rabbit fur
Hackle - Badger tied on as a collar and tied back and down
Wing - Gray squirrel tail tied over the body
Cheeks - Jungle cock eyes or substitute
Author's Note
William Hosie originated this pattern in 1943.
Fish Flies: The Encyclopedia of the Fly Tier's Art - Terry Hellekson
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