Classic salmon fly
Medium
atlantic salmon (sea run)
Hook | Traditional salmon hook, single or double, size 6 or 8 |
Thread | Red 8/0 |
Tail | 6-7 long fibres of deer hair, dyed red, 2 strands of gold twinkle and 1 coppe |
Weight | Lead wire (or alternative) |
Rib | Medium copper wire |
Body | Medium copper flat tinsel |
Wing | Golden Pheasant tippet dyed red, 3-4 strands of gold twinkle |
Hackle | \"Henny cock\" dyed red |
Head | Tying thread |