Steelhead Kelly

Steelhead Kelly

Steelhead Fly

Wes Drain of Seattle, Washington, originated this pattern

Hooks - MUS80500BL, MUS80501BL, TMC7999, DA12441 or equivalent

Thread - Black

Tail - Scarlet red hackle barbs

Ribbing - Oval silver tinsel

Body - Fluorescent green chenille

Hackle - Black tied on as a collar and tied back and down

Wing - Gray squirrel

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

Any similarity to a previously known published fly pattern is purely coincidental