Rippa's Revenge

Rippa's Revenge 

Steelhead

Stew Wallace of Portland, Oregon, originated this pattern in 1979 and named it in honor of Bob Rippa.

Hook - Single Salmon

Thread - Red

Tail - Scarlet red hackle barbs

Ribbing: Flat silver tinsel

Body - Rear third, dubbed with fluorescent hot pink lamb's wool; the front two-thirds, dubbed with black lamb's wool

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

Wing - White calf tail tied over the body

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