Black Bear
Hooks - Single salmon
Thread - Black
Tail - Black and crimson red hackle barbs mixed
Ribbing - Oval silver tinsel
Body - Black chenille
Hackle - Black and crimson red tied on as a collar mixed and
tied back and down
Wing - Black calf tail tied over the body
Author's Note
Al Knudson originated this pattern in the early 1950s while
he was residing in Everett, Washington. The original pattern has black bear
hair for the wing.
Fish Flies: The Encyclopedia of the Fly Tier's Art - Terry
Hellekson
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