Fishing in British Columbia - Fly Patterns: Deer Hair Dragon

Deer Hair Dragon

Hook: 10-6, long shank
Thread: 6/0 Black
Body: Dyed green or brown deer hair spun
Legs: Peacock eye
Wingcase: Peacock eye
Thorax: Seal fur, color to match body
Eyes: Black medium plastic eyes

Tying Instructions:

Tie in plastic eyes at the eye of the hook, by crossing thread in a figure eight motion back and forth over the eyes.
Tie in 4 or 5 clumps of deer hair along the first 3/4 of the shank. Deer hair should flare out in all directions.
Trim down deer hair roughly to get it out of your way, finishing touches can be done later.
Tie in 4 or 5 strands of peacock eye for wingcase. With tips facing back over the body.
Tie in 3 strands of peacock eye out either side for legs.
Dub seal fur on to thread and wrap forward for thorax, right up to the plastic eyes.
Pull peacock eye forward and secure with thread, and trim excess.
Whip finish and head cement.
Finish trimming deer hair to the shape of a dragonfly (darner).

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