I found this pattern in the list of North Country Flies by William Robinson 1820. The list can be found in North Country Flies by Robert Smith.
Hook. Allcocks wet #6812 size 12.
Silk. Yellow Pearsalls gossamer.
Tail. Wisks? Could mean rabbit but my mask is now clean shaven I used wood duck.
Body. Yellow silk.
Rib. Green silk.
Wing. Mallard Flank dyed yellow.
Hackle. Ginger hen.
Head. Peacock Herl.
Green Drake.
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Re: Green Drake.
Very pretty fly, and well executed. I am envious of how well the peacock head is done on your pattern.
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