brown hackle
nounAngling.
an artificial fly having a peacock herl body, golden tag and tail, and brown hackle.
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The Harry Longlegs—dubbed with darkish brown hair, and a brown hackle over it, head rather large.
The Teesdale Angler | R LakelandLittle Brown,—feather from inside of Woodcock's wing, red copper coloured silk for body, and brown hackle for legs.
The Teesdale Angler | R LakelandTwitchbell—inside of lightest part of Starling's quill feather for wings, brown hackle for legs, brown Peacock's herl for body.
The Teesdale Angler | R LakelandDark Blue,—feather from Waterhen inside the wing,—reddish brown silk for body,—legs and tail brown hackle.
The Teesdale Angler | R LakelandSmall Willow Fly,—wings inside of Woodcock's wing feather,—body mole's fur and yellow silk,—brown hackle for legs.
The Teesdale Angler | R Lakeland
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