Saturday, November 1, 2025

Clear Creek Special

Clear Creek Special 

Hook - Single salmon

Thread - Black

Tail - Yellow hackle barbs

Ribbing - Flat gold tinsel

Body - 1/3rd yellow floss; 1/3rd black floss and 1/3rd red floss

Hackle - Grizzly tied on as a collar and tied back

Wing - Gray squirrel tail tied over the body

Author's Note

Bill Kennerly of Happy Camp, California, originated this pattern for the Klamath River

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

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