In this tutorial, Pat Kelly at Mad River Outfitters walks you through tying a Peacock Bass Fly called the “PEACOCK PUNISHER”. A MUST HAVE fly on our annual excursions to the Amazon.
You can visit the Mad River Outfitters blog for more detailed information.
Materials list:
Thread: 100 Denier GSP
First Shank: Flymen Fishing Co. Articulated Fish Spine 25mm
Second Shank: Flymen Fishing Co. Articulated Shank 20mm
Hook: Gamakatsu SL12S 4/0
Flash: Mirage Flashabou- Fl. Yellow
Flash: Holographic Flashabou- Red
Flash: UV Pearl Polar Chenille
Eyes: Flymen Fishing Co. Living Eyes 10mm (color of choice)
Articulation Point: Flymen Fishing Co. Articulated Shank 35mm
Tail: Strung Rooster Saddles- Yellow
Body: Yellow Bucktail, Red Bucktail
Cement: Brushable Zap-A-Gap
Epoxy: Loon UV Resin Thick