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Thistle fly pattern tied by Chris McCafferty
Classic Wet Fly

Thistle

Tied by Chris McCafferty

Thistle recipe

HookHanak H280BL size 12
ThreadSemperfli nano silk 30D
TailGlo-Brite Number 15
BodyBallinderry black Electric seal from #chucknduckflytying
RibGold wire UNI
Body HackleLight grey dun hen hackle from whiting
Front HackleBlack Chinese hen saddle hackle
EyesJungle cock feather halved.
TagGold tinsel Medium UNI

What the Thistle imitates

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