Kamasan B175 size 12 hook. Uni-thread 8/0 orange .Body of UNI-Floss burnt orange wrapped over thread. Wing case of several fibres from the natural tail feather of a cock pheasant ideally cut and tied so the tail end of the wing case has a black marking ( alternatively mark with black marker pen). Indian red game hen cape hackle. Comment – the soldier beetle pattern can be useful on the Welsh Lakes when the soldier beetles are being blown onto the water. This dressing is based on a tying by Taff Price.
