Brown Drake

Brown Drake 

Hooks - Singlr salmon

Thread - Black

Tail - Barred teal barb

Ribbing - Heavy black thread

Body - Dubbed with light olive lamb's wool

Hackle - Furnace tied on as a collar and tied back and down

Wing: Barred teal barbs tied over the body, with a sparse overwing of natural brown bucktail

Author's Note

This fly has long been recognized as a dependable one for summer runs.

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

Bright Delight

Bright Delight 

Hook - Single salmon

Thread- White

Eyes - Silver bead chain

Tail - White calf tail tied long with strands of purple Flashabou Accent tied on top

Ribbing - Oval silver tinsel

Body - White chenille with a full, fat taper

Hackle - White tied on as a collar and tied back, then purple tied on as a collar and tied back

Author's Note

Herman Hellekson originated this pattern and used it almost exclusively on Oregon's Rogue River for more than twenty years. This fly is also known as the "Guide's Fly."

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

Brenda's Delight

Brenda's Delight

Hook - Single salmon

Thread - Black

Tip - Oval silver tinsel

Tail - Golden pheasant crest

Ribbing - Oval silver tinsel

Body - Flat silver tinsel

Wing - Sparse Black calf tail

Hackle - Red tied on as a collar

Fish Flies Volume Two - Terry Hellekson

Brass Hat

Brass Hat

Hook - Single salmon

Thread - Black

Tail - Dyed yellow calf tail

Body - Brass colored wire

Mid wing - White bucktail

Front Wing - Dyed black over dyed yellow bucktail

Copper wire is an acceptable substitute for brass wire. I used Hot Yellow ultra wire above

Author's Note

Peter J. Schwab originated this and similar patterns between the mid-1920s and mid-1940s 1940s while he was residing in Yreka, California. The wings should be cocked upward 40-50°. The original pattern used brass wire.

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

Brad's Brat

Brad's Brat

Hook - Sinble salmon

Thread - Red or black

Tag - Flat gold tinsel

Tail - Orange hackle fibers with white over (bucktail can also be used

Rib - Oval gold tinsel

Body - Rear 1/2 orange dubbing, front 1/2 red dubbing

Hackle - Dark brown

Wing - Orange over white bucktail or polar bear

Cheeks - Jungle Cock (Optional)

Author's Note

Enos Bradner of Seattle, Washington, originated this pattern more than sixty years ago. 

It still remains popular for both summer and winter runs.

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

Boxcar

Boxcar

Hook - Single salmon

Thread - Black

Tag - Flat silver tinsel

Tail - Red hackle fibers

Body - Peacock herl

Wing - White calf tail

Hackle - Brown

Authors Note

Wes Drain of Seattle, Washington, originated this pattern.

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