Thursday, December 28, 2023

Thunder and Lightning, Polly's


Thunder and Lightning, Polly's 

Hook - Single salmon

Thread - Black

Tail - Golden pheasant tippet

Ribbing - Oval gold tinsel

Body - Dubbed with black lamb's wool

Hackle - Fluorescent fire orange tied on as a collar and tied back and down

Wing - Dyed dark brown bucktail tied over the body

Cheeks - Jungle cock eyes or substitute

E. H. "Polly" Rosborough of Chiloquin, Oregon, originated this variation of a popular Atlantic salmon fly pattern.

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

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