Bissett - from Favorite Flies and Their Histories (1892) by Mary Orvis Marbury

Yes, I know. I misidentified the previous Mary Orvis Marbury fly as the Bissett. It was in actuality the Bicknell, and this is the Bissell.

The flies in this series are tied by the illustrations in Favorite Flies and Their Histories by Mary Orvis Marbury.

Hook: #8
Thread: red
Tag: gold tinsel
Body: peacock herl
Wings: gray duck quill
Hackle: partridge

Head cement recipe:
Goop
Xylene (epoxy thinnner)

Instructions:
Fill a quart jar half full with Xylene
Squeeze a tube of Goop into the Xylene
Shake until the Goop is dissolved; add Xylene to desired consistency

Apply with a pin or needle dipped in the liquid

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Andy’s Bobbins: http://bobbins.lumpofclay.net/