Female Beaverkill

Female Beaverkill

Hook sizes: 12-16

Wing: Medium gray duck quill segments, tied double divided.

Tail: Speckled Mallard Flank fibers

Body: Gray muskrat fur or gray floss, with yellow chenille tag

Hackle: Medium Ginger cock hackle

 
This pattern originated by DeBruce Blacksmith and shop owner George Cooper, circa 1890, to resemble the female Hendrickson spinner with a bright yellow egg sac.