Bennett’s Halo
Variant: Size 3
Pattern by Michael Bennet
Hooks: Alec Jackson Steelhead Iron
Recipe
Body:
Peacock Herl
Wing:
Copper Ice Dub, Grey Squirrel Tail, Pearl Krystal Flash
Collar:
Grizzly Saddle Hackle
Tag:
Chartreuse Flat Braid
Tail:
Teal Flank
Tip:
Oval silver tinsel
Recommend when sun is on the water, or anytime the water is very clear.
Tying notes
Original has a peacock dyed pearl Flashabou tag, and the wing is pearl Midge flash, under gold holographic Lite Brite, under grey squirrel tail.
Tie with white thread and finish the head with orange. I spin the herl in a loop. The OG twists the herl with fine wire.
References & Credits
Modern Steelhead Flies
Rob Russell/Jay Nicholas
Stackpole Books 2017
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