Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Maxwell Purple

Maxwell Purple 

Steelhead

Forrest Maxwell of Salem, Oregon, originated this pattern in 1970.

Hook - Single Salmon

Tip - Flat silver tinsel

Ribbing - Oval silver tinsel 

Body - Dubbed with purple lamb's wool

Wing - Purple neck hackles tied Matuka-style

Hackle - Purple tied on as a collar and tied back

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

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