Tuesday, October 18, 2022

Clear Creek Special

Clear Creek Special 

Steelhead

Bill Kennerly of Happy Camp, California, originated this pattern for the Klamath River

Hooks - Gamakatsu T10-6H or equivalent

Thread - Black

Tail - Yellow hackle barbs

Ribbing - Flat gold tinsel

Body - 1/3rd yellow floss; 1/3rd black floss and 1/3rd red floss

Hackle - Grizzly tied on as a collar and tied back

Wing - Gray squirrel tail tied over the body

Fish Flies: The Encyclopedia of the Fly Tier's Art - Terry Hellekson

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