#152 - Hippie Lomac

Tied by: Darren MacEachern
Originated by: Darren MacEachern

Hook: Mustad B-17 #2
Thread: Black
Tag: Gold embossed tinsel
Tail: Peacock sword
Body: Black wool
Ribbing: Gold embossed tinsel
Belly: Peach bucktail
Throat: Black schlappen
Wing: 2 Funky Feathers Indian Crow hackle flanked by grizzly hackle
Shoulder: Black hen and peacock body
Eyes: Jungle cock
Head: Black

Notes: This fly was created to honor Darren's wife, a bit of a hippie in her younger days. The wing features the Feathers MC Funky Feathers hackle dyed in Indian crow, flanked by grizzly to tone her it down a touch. Originally the streamer was tied with no hen hackle behind the peacock, but was later added to enhance the brilliant colors of the feather. Happy Birthday Lori!