Friday, March 29, 2024

Cains River Special aka Rutledge


Cains River Special aka Rutledge

Hooks - Single salmon

Thread - Black

Tip - Oval silver tinsel

Tag - Short strand of fluorescent green yarn or floss

Ribbing - Oval silver tinsel

Body - Rear half, fluorescent green yarn or floss; the front half, peacock herl

Hackle - Black tied on as a collar and tied back and down; 

then peacock sword feather barbs tied in at the throat

Wing - Dyed black squirrel tail tied low over the body

This pattern is also known as the Rutledge.

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

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