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Peacock Dragon
Tied by Tim Tobias |
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Hook: 1XL nymph hook
Rib: Copper wire
Underbody: Lead wire
Thread: Olive or brown
Thorax: Peacock herl 'rope'
Abdomen: Peacock herl 'rope'
Wingcase: Ringneck rump feather - small
Legs: Ringneck rump feather fibers
Head: Thread
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| Tying Instructions |
- Wrap on a thread base over the hook shank and tie in the rib.
- Take several turns of lead wire (about 1/3 the hook shank length) near the head and wrap over it with thread.
Option: Instead of tying in the lead as above, widen the body with two strips of heavier lead wire placed along the hook shank and super-glue in place or tie in a plasic 'nymphform' TM for a wider body.
- Tie in 5 or 6 peacock herls at the hook bend. Alternate tips to butts on the herl for a smoother body. Form a dubbing loop with the thread and secure it at the hook bend. Make sure the thread loop is slightly shorter than the herls. Bring the tying thread forward.
- Place the herls inside the thread loop and attach hackle pliers at the tip of the thread loop. Holding the herls inside the loop, spin the hackle pliers, making a herl 'rope'. Wind the 'rope' forward and tie off about 1/8 inch before the hook eye. Wind the ribbing over the body in even turns and tie off at the same place.
- Select a small ringneck pheasant rump feather from the top of a rump patch and strip off all but 1/2 Inch from the tip (for a size 12 fly). Take several turns of thread in front of the body to build it up slightly. Place the feather over the back of the fly and make two loose turns over the stem. Slowly pull the stem forward, compacting the fibers until it extends about 1/3 back along the body.
- Select a large greenish-brown rump feather and remove some fibers. Even the tips and tie in small bunches at each side of the fly and underneath, extending to the hookpoint. Whip finish, lacquer the head, and you are ready to slay a fish with the Peacock Dragon!
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| Fishing Tips |
The 'Peacock Dragon' was the end result of developing a pattern to represent a generic Dragon fly nymph that is easy to tie, durable, and realistic enough to be a good imitation.
Over the years, this fly has proven to be a good imitator in lakes (shallow bays around weeds) and streams. It has produced well in warm water (all types of pan fish) and cold (trout mostly).
Fish the fly near the bottom around weed beds and underwater structure with a short, jerky retrieve to mimic a live Dragon fly nymph.
Note: Originally introduced in 'Fly Tyer' Magazine, Volume Four, Issue Three, November 1981. |
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