the Caernarfon Prince
Posted: Wed Oct 08, 2025 4:14 pm
I had to tie up a fly with elements of the Welsh Flag and the Prince of Wales after a few days there on our recent UK tour of Castles and Pubs. 
RIMG9680 by William Lovelace, on Flickr
Hook-Mustad 96840 #4
Thread=Kimono Silk #318
Tail-Hareline Krystal Flash Gold
Body & Collar-Hareline UV Polar Chenille Red UV (Representing the Dragon on the Flag)
Over Wing-Semperfli Preditor Fibre White
Under Wing-Semperfli Preditor Fibre Bright Chartreuse
Cone Head -Spirit River1/4" Gold with a 5/32" brass bead inside to keep the cone centered on the hook shaft. It was to mimic a gold knight's helmet like many on display in some castles and museums.
RIMG9680 by William Lovelace, on FlickrHook-Mustad 96840 #4
Thread=Kimono Silk #318
Tail-Hareline Krystal Flash Gold
Body & Collar-Hareline UV Polar Chenille Red UV (Representing the Dragon on the Flag)
Over Wing-Semperfli Preditor Fibre White
Under Wing-Semperfli Preditor Fibre Bright Chartreuse
Cone Head -Spirit River1/4" Gold with a 5/32" brass bead inside to keep the cone centered on the hook shaft. It was to mimic a gold knight's helmet like many on display in some castles and museums.