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Coch-y-bondhu

 

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Coch-y-bondhu

 

 

Name: Coch-y-bondhu

 

Sizes: 10 - 16
Hook: Kamasan B170 medium traditional
Tail: Gold tinsel
Body: Peacock Herl
Hackle Ginger brown
Thread:

Black

   
Tying Instructions: Coch-y-bondhu .

Bind hook shank with thread, there's no tail, instead use a couple of raps of gold tinsel around the hook shank. Look closely at the picture. Tie in 2 or 3 peacock herls and wind forward to create a plump body. First wind the herl around the thread will make it more durable

 

Tie in hackle and wind on and whip or half hitch to finish, glue head. And there you have a Coch-y-bondhu one of the 'Old favourites'.