Bill Edson's Light Tiger
The Light Tiger and the Dark Tiger is probably Bill Edson’s most famous streamer flies. In this video I will show you how I tie the Light Tiger, and especially how I prepare the famous brass eyes before tying them in.
The Light Tiger gave me a 28 inches sea-run brown trout on the first trip, and has been a steady producer ever since. It has a bit of Mickey Finn vibe (another favourite actually), but the dark body and the brass eyes make it special.
If you don’t have the brass eyes, I’ve put a link to those in the description below. And you can use Jungle Cock as a substitute.
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Bill Edson’s Light Tiger
Hook: Classic streamer #4
Thread: Black - https://amzn.to/3ZvnCiC
Tag: Mylar tinsel gold - 3-4 turns
Tail: Barred wood duck flank - https://amzn.to/3YumJFI
Body: Peacock herl - https://amzn.to/3ZwV2NF
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Chicks: Edson Brass Eyes or junglecock
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