Hook: 2 or 3XL size 8 - 12 Thread: Black Body: Flat silver tinsel Wing: Two yellow feathers enveloped by two mallard flank feathers. Hackle: Brown and Grizzly mixed. Cheek: Optional - Jungle cock.
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I always tell people that I don't go fishing unless I have at least 6
hornbergs in my boxes. The hornberg can be fished dry as a
caddis, stonefly, or hopper and can be retrieved at the end of the
drift to immitate a baitfish. I've caught fish with both methods. I
like the fly in the larger sizes. One thing I like about fishing the fly
as a streamer is that it acts much like a Seaducer. The hackle keeps
the fly in the middle of the water column much like a natural
baitfish. If you run into someone who still fishes this fly get ready
to hear some great stories.
The Contented Angler 147 Jefferson Avenue Lower Burrell, Pa. 15068 724-337-0437 EMAIL
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"Tied on my Peak vise
while my tRUSTY
Renzetti collects dust."