Friday, July 29, 2022

Ashdown Green



Ashdown Green

Hooks - MUSR74-9672, TMC9395, or DA12220, sizes 4-8

Thread - Black

Tail - Narrow section of red goose quill

Ribbing - Oval gold tinsel

Body - Dubbed with claret lamb's wool

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

Wing - White bucktail tied over the body and extending slightly past tail

Ashdown H. Green originated this pattern. Records indicate that it was being used on the Cowichan River in British Columbia as early as 1889. The original pattern had white goose quill sections for the wings.

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


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