Published May 26. 2012 - 11 years ago
Updated or edited Nov 28. 2020

#147 - Twizzler

Tied by: Darren MacEachern Originated by: Darren MacEachern Hook: Partridge CS15 #2 Thread: Black Tail: Lady Amherst pheasant crest Body: Black floss...

#147 Twizzler - Darren MacEachern


Tied by: Darren MacEachern
Originated by: Darren MacEachern

Hook: Partridge CS15 #2
Thread: Black
Tail: Lady Amherst pheasant crest
Body: Black floss
Ribbing: Reverse wrapped with fine silver oval tinsel then wrapped with red floss behind mediun silver oval tinsel
Throat: Red guinea fowl
Wing: 2 red hackles flanked by black hackles
Shoulder: Silver pheasant
Eyes: Jungle cock
Head: Red

Notes: As the name implies, this design was inspired by the beloved confection. The extra ribbing twisted around the shank is purely for decoration, but should remind one of the familiar spirals of the red and black licorice tubes. The tail crest may be difficult to find in which case, a red dyed golden pheasant crest should be substituted.
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Comment to #147 - Twizzler...

Nice streamer.
The materials all work so well together, and great body work.

Comment to #147 - Twizzler...

That is a magnificent, striking looking fly Darren. Two thumbs up for sure!

Comment to #147 - Twizzler...

She's a good'un Darren. Love the ribbing...

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