Exploit's (White) Thunder and Lightning

Description:

A colourful variation on a great standard

Region:

Central

Fly Tier:

Paul Bemister

Materials

Hook:

Up-eye salmon

Tag:

Fine oval gold tinsel and fluorescent floss, usually green

Tail:

Golden Pheasant crest or 4 - 6 Peacock sword fibers

Butt:

Black ostrich herl, or black chenille with ends stripped (optional)

Body:

Black floss (may be embroidery floss, split to give three strands)

Rib:

Fine oval gold (or silver) tinsel

Hackle:

Orange, palmered (optional, usually in large flies)

Throat:

Orange hackle fibers, may have some blue in front

Wing:

White fox fur or thick white calf tail

Head:

Black

Instructions/History

Comments:

The tier should feel free to adapt the fly to personal style and tying ability.

History:

The Exploit's Thunder and Lightning is a brighter and more colorful hairwing version of the much used, much adapted "T & L". In my limited collection of patterns, I have several variations on both main types, and this pattern is my attempt at a comprehensive account.