Stayner Ducktail
Pattern Recipe:
Hook: 3 or 4x long streamer hook (pictured is an Allen S420BL in size 10) in size 6-14
Thread: Black 6/0
Tail: Orange hackle fibers (1/2 shank length)
Body: Fine or medium (matched to the size of the hook used) olive chenille (variegated yellow and olive for a light version)
Ribbing: Small gold mylar
Wing: Natural mallard flank feather tied flat extending to end of the tail (optional - substitute a wood duck flank feather wing for light version)
Beard: Orange hackle
Head: Black thread
Note: Some versions of this pattern call for red hackle fibers for the tail and throat