Post by Charlie Dickson on Apr 10, 2008 15:01:26 GMT -5
This is another great fly from Syd Glasso, who is considered by many to be the father of the steelhead spey fly. His flies were beautiful and elegant yet simple in there construction. This fly has not only been used in the Pacific North-west but it is used in the great lakes.
Hook: Up eye low water salmon hook.
Tag: Oval gold tinsel.
Rib: Oval gold tinsel.
Body: Rear 2/3: flat gold tinsel; front 1/3: hot orange goat dubbing.
Body hackle: Gray heron hackle or substitute.
Throat: Teal or widgeon.
Wing: Bronze Mallard.
Head: orange.
Hook: Up eye low water salmon hook.
Tag: Oval gold tinsel.
Rib: Oval gold tinsel.
Body: Rear 2/3: flat gold tinsel; front 1/3: hot orange goat dubbing.
Body hackle: Gray heron hackle or substitute.
Throat: Teal or widgeon.
Wing: Bronze Mallard.
Head: orange.