Christmas Tree Ornament

Christmas Tree Ornament

contributed by John Hay

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Materials

HookDiaiichi 1710 or similar 2XL hook. Sizes #6 to #12.
BeadBrass, size appropriate for the hook.
ThreadUni 6/0 Black.
TailBlack marabou or a clump of black dog hair or similar fur.
BodyKrystal Flash Chenille Peacock. Medium or small depending on hook size.
HackleRed cock hackle feather.
RibGold wire - Medium.

Notes

An attractor pattern fished on a sinking line with a series of short quick retrieves, and also good for trolling. Most often tied in size 8. It has flash from the chenille and bead and movement from the tail and palmered hackle, and the author uses it when nothing else is working.

Published in January 2024 (Vol 57 No 1), page 12.