Bowkler's King's Fisher or Peacock Fly Tied by Martin Battilana The dressing for this early salmon fly was described in 1746 by Charles Bowkler in Ric

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Bowkler's King's Fisher or Peacock Fly Tied by Martin Battilana The dressing for this early salmon fly was described in 1746 by Charles Bowkler in Richard Bowkler’s book, The Art of Angling. The fly was a dragonfly imitation, and is a direct decendant more contemporyary flies, such as the Goat’s Toe. Hook: Mustad Carlisle 93400 Tippet: dyed furled horsehair Body: dark green mokair or lanbs wool Rib: light green silk Hackle: a turn of blue jay feather Wing: peacock neck feather Head: black thread

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Size: 3800px × 2896px
Location: Troy, USA
Photo credit: © Martin Battilana Photography / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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