Friday, February 2, 2024

Maverick

Maverick

Hooks - Single salmon

Thread - Black

Tail - Amherst pheasant tippet barbs

Body - Black chenille

Hackle - Badger tied on as a collar and tied back and down

Wing - Gray squirrel tail tied over the body

Author's Note

Mike Kennedy of Lake Oswego, Oregon, originated this pattern in 1961 for the Rogue River. 

Today you will see it tied with a black Crystal Chenille body.

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

Maverick

Hooks - Single salmon

Thread - Black

Tail - Amherst pheasant tippet barbs

Body - Black crystal chenille

Hackle - Badger tied on as a collar and tied back and down

Wing - Gray squirrel tail tied over the body

Steelhead Fly Tying Manual - Light & Humphrey

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