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The Shiner
The Shiner - Bill Chandler Tied by: Bill Chandler Originated by: Bill Chandler The Shiner Fly Pattern Hook: Allcock Heritage BG3 #4 Thread: Black 8/0...
The Shiner - Bill ChandlerTied by: Bill Chandler
Originated by: Bill Chandler
The Shiner Fly Pattern
Hook: Allcock Heritage BG3 #4
Thread: Black 8/0
Body: Gold flat tinsel
Rib: Silver flat tinsel
Throat: Long red schlappen then shorter yellow schlappen
Under-wing: Black and yellow ostrich herl
Under-shoulder: Red schlappen then yellow schlappen
Wing: 2 yellow hackles flanked by yellow variant hackle
Shoulder: Green pheasant
Eye: Jungle cock nail
Head: Black
Notes: Bill used the colors found in the Black Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta), hence the name The Shiner. The shoulder feather can be found on several pheasant species like the golden or Lady Amherst pheasants.
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Nice Job there Bill........... Looks like it would be a great Fall pattern for some big ole' brownies.