Friday, November 7, 2025

Gladiator


Gladiator

Hook – Single salmon

Thread - Black

Tail – Dyed red hackle fibers

Rib - Peacock herl

Body - Green floss

Hackle - Grizzly

Wing - Grey Squirrel tail

Author's Note

Nick Gayeski originated this pattern. The ribbing on this pattern consists of two strands of peacock herl twisted for strength into a rope around the tying thread before being wrapped forward.

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

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