Albino Royal Coachman — Size 8

By Ken Brown.

Description

Norm Frechette suggested I tie an all white version of the pattern. I’ve added one version with a red head and one red head with a marabou wing. I am leaning toward the red head as a characteristic of albinoism in animals.

Tying Process

Standard process for a Royal Coachman

Materials

• Body: White rayon floss
• Butt: White ostrich herl
• Tail: Lady Amherst tippet
• Thorax: White ostrich herl
• Thread: Glo Brite
• Thread: Semperfli Classic Waxed
• Throat: White schlappen
• Wing: White goose shoulder

Hooks

• Ahrex FW561

Target species: Brook Trout, Coastal Cutthroat

Fly types: Wet Fly