Golden Ibis

Published on Feb 28. 2022 - 3 years ago
Updated or edited 3 years ago

Golden Ibis as shown in Ray Bergman's Trout.

Hook: Mustad sz 8 wet fly
Tail: scarlet - here goose shoulder but duck quill works
Body: Gold - here mylar size small
Beard/Hackle: hen scarlet
Wing: scarlet - here goose shoulder but duck quill works

This is a beautiful and straightforward fly with flash and hot spot coloring.

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