Lady Caroline

Spey Fly, originator unknown, early 19th century. Pattern as per George M. Kelson.

Tail: Golden pheasant red-breast, a few strands only
Body: Brown and olive-green Berlin wool mixed together in proportion of one part olive-green, two parts brown
Ribs: From separate starting points, of gold tinsel (narrow), gold twist and silver twist, wound the usual way, an equal distance apart
Hackle: Grey heron, from tail (tied in at the point as usual), wound alongside gold tinsel
Throat: Golden pheasant red-breast, two turns
Wings: Two strips of mallard showing brown points and light roots
Head: Black (small)