United Fly Tyers of Rhode Island, Inc.

Hornberg












Tied by Dick Pearce

Hook:  8XL or 10-XL (can go from 6 down to 14)
Thread: Black or brown. 
Body: Gold or silver tinsel or mylar (gold is better in dark water)
Inner Wing: Bright yellow wing tips, hairs from a monga tail dyed yellow, or marabou 
Outer Wing: Two matched mallard flank feather
Cheeks or eyes: Jungle cock (feather or plastic) or stick-on eyes
Hackle: Dry fly grizzly
Head: Red thread (optional)​