Batwing Coachman

Batwing Coachman

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From Mike Valla's "Classic Dry Fly Box" published in 2010, the Batwing Coachman likely dates back to the 1930-40s as it was offered in one of Ray Smith's brochures. Smith was a legendary yet underappreciated Catskill tier.

Materials
Hook: #12-16 dry fly
Thread: Black
Tail: Brown hackle fibers
Body: Peacock herl
Hackle: Brown rooster
Wing: White hackle tips

Batwing Coachman

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