Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Skykomish Yellow

Skykomish Yellow

Hook - Single salmon

Thread - Red

Tip - Oval silver tinsel

Tail - Scarlet red hackle barbs

Ribbing - Oval silver tinsel

Body - Yellow chenille

Hackle - Scarlet red and yellow tied on as a collar mixed and tied back and down

Wing - White calf tail tied over the body

Author's Note

Ken and George McLeod of Seattle, Washington, originated this pattern in the 1940s.

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

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