Adam's Rib

Adam's Rib

Steelhead 

Russell Langston of Brown's Valley, California, originated this pattern

Hooks - Single salmon

Thread - Black

Tail - Red hen hackle barbs

Ribbing - Fine silver wire over peacock only

Body - Rear half, embossed silver tinsel; the front half, peacock herl

Hackle -White bucktail tied in at the throat

Wing - Dyed black bucktail tied over the body

Cheeks - Grizzly hackle tip tied in at each side

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