Purple King

Spey Fly, Mr C. Grant, early 19th century. Pattern as per Francis Francis.

Body: A light purple mohair
Ribs: Gold and silver tinsel, and silver twist over hackle
Hackle: A brownish black Spey cock's hackle with light blue dun tip
Throat: Teal
Wings: Two strips of grey mallard with brown tips
Head: Black (small)