Edgar Winter PT

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hook - Dai Riki 135 #12
underbody - non-tox .015
thread - Danville 6/0 tan
rib - x-small wire copper
tail/abdomen - pheasant tail bleached
thorax - peacock herl
shellback/legs - pheasant tail bleached




Add 1 part 20 volume hydrogen peroxide (available at beauty supply stores), 2 parts clear ammonia and let it sit for a couple hours. You want to do this outside.


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Regards,
Scott

Interesting bleaching technique Scott. Now, of course, I have all these earworms!!
Mike

I bought some Bleached PT feathers a few weeks ago. I think I tied some regular PT nymphs with it. Didn't use the scud hook, though. Might have to do some more.

Looking good!! Thanks for the info on bleaching!