Copper Coachman

Copperwire Coachman

Originated by Craig White

Hook: size 2-8

Thread: Black

Tail: Golden pheasant tippet

Body: Copper tinsel

Tag: Peacock herl

Rib: Copper wire

Abdomen: Peacock herl

Throat: Brown hen hackle barbs

Wing: White bucktail

Originally submitted by Craig White

Notes:

A sparse tie using heavy copper wire (24 gauge on a #4 hook, as shown) helps this fly sink quickly - but evenly.

I've had some memorable Fall days with this pattern.