Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Black Diamond

Black Diamond 

Hook - Single salmon

Thread - Black

Tip - Flat silver tinsel

Body - Dubbed with black rabbit fur

Wing - Gray squirrel tail tied over the body, with over wings of pearl Flashabou Accent and four or five peacock sword feather barbs

Hackle - Speckled guinea fowl tied on as a collar and tied back

Harry Lemire of Black Diamond, Washington, originated this pattern in 1969. 

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