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Brahma Hen & Tippet.

Kamasan B175 size 12 hook. Semperfli 12/0 black classic waxed thread. Silver tinsel butt. Golden Pheasant Tippets dyed red for tail. Body of Vicuña black dubbing from their dry fly range ribbed with fine silver wire. Indian hen black cape hackle, two wraps followed by Whiting Brahma hen mottled grey cape dyed golden olive hackle. Comment – this dressing is my variation of the Partridge Kate by George Barron detailed in his excellent book, ‘A Fine Line’.

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