Monday, October 17, 2022

Indian Summer

Indian Summer

Steelhead Fly

Walt Johnson of Seattle, Washington, originated this pattern in 1963

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

Thread - Red

Tip - Flat copper tinsel

Tail - Crimson red hackle barbs

Butt - Red chenille

Ribbing - Flat copper tinsel

Body - Dubbed with fluorescent orange lamb's wool

Hackle - Crimson 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

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