Sunday, November 9, 2025

Blueberg

Blueberg

Hook - Single salmon

Thread - Tan

Body - Wrapped with fine dyed blue pearlescent braided mylar piping or blue holographic tinsel

Wing - White calf tied over the body, with an overwing of a barred mallard flankfeather tied flat

Hackle - Ginger tied on as a collar and tied back

Author's Note

John Kluesing of Baldwin, Michigan, originated this pattern.

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

Harry Kari Bucktail

Harry Kari Bucktail 
(Variation)

Harry Lemire

Hook - Single salmon

Thread - Black 

Tail - Red hackle fibers

Ribbing - Narrow black chenille

Body - Yellow chenille

Hackle - Pheasant shoulder

Wing - Black squirrel tail

Hairwing & Tube Flies for Salmon & Steelhead - Chris Mann

I tied a variation. Recipe indicated a tag of oval gold tinsel but the photo of the fly had it omitted.
I also substituted guinea fowl for pheasant shoulder