Pink Mambo

Pink Mambo

Steelhead Fly

Victor Moore of Smithers, British Columbia, originated this pattern

Hooks - MUS80500BL, MUS80501 BL, TMC7999, DA12441 or equivalent

Thread - Red

Tail - Scarlet red hackle barbs

Body - Rear halt, dubbed with fluorescent hot pink lamb's wool: the front half, black chenille

Hackle - Scarlet red tied on as a collar and tied back and down

Wing - Pink bucktail tied over the body

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