Thursday, December 8, 2022

Chief

Chief

Steelhead

Originator unknown, but the fly popped up in northern California around 1950 and was popular for three or four seasons.

Hook - Single salmon

Thread - Black

Tail - Scarlet red hackle barbs

Ribbing - Oval gold tinsel

Body - Dubbed with brown-gray raccoon fur

Wing - Dyed black squirrel tail tied over the body and extending to the end of tail

Hackle - Natural black hen hackle tied on as a collar and tied back

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

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