Franck's Glittering Fly Tied by Martin Battilana This antiquarian British fly dates back to at least 1658, the year Captain Richard Franck included th

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Franck's Glittering Fly Tied by Martin Battilana This antiquarian British fly dates back to at least 1658, the year Captain Richard Franck included the dressing for this pattern in his book, Northern Memoirs. The fly was supposed to be a dragonfly imitation, and is a direct decendant of later fancy wet flies, such as the Teal and Red. Hook: Mustad Chestertown 3298 Tippet: dyed furled horsehair Body: red twisted silk Rib: silver thread Wing: barred teal flank feather Eye: gold thread Head: black thread

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Location: Troy, USA
Photo credit: © Martin Battilana Photography / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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