Bottom Bumber Western Coachman (Paul Prentiss)

Bottom Bumber Western Coachman

Hook: Standard Hook 1X or 2X heavy
Size: 16 to 8 (can be tied in much smaller sizes – adjust hook and thread sizes)
Thread: 3/0 Monocord
Tail: Golden Pheasant
Weight: Two tungsten beads
Hackle: Brown hen or grizzly
Abdomen: Peacock herl brush (wire reinforced) behind and in fron to the beads
Wing: Synthetic (numerous alternatives from soft and straight to kinky – experiment with various colors but keep it light)./ Use Diamond braid or micro krystal flash as the under wing