Jimmy Carter Darter

Thread: - 6/0 Uni black
Hook: 4x or 6x streamer hook (sizes 6-8-10)
Tag: 2 turns of silver tinsel
Tail: Red hackle fibers
Rib: Narrow flat silver tinsel
Body: Purple floss or purple Uni stretch
Wing: 2 silver badger hackles and 2 purple Uni stretch
Cheeks: Jungle cock (short)
Throat: Red Guinea Fowl fibers
Head: Black

This pattern was designed by Mike Martinek, Jr. for President Jimmy Carter.

It is a good pattern for clear water. The Jimmy Carter Darter is an excellent pattern for New York waters.