Indian Fly
Hook - Single salmon
Thread - Black
Tail - White hackle fibers
Ribbing - Fine flat silver tinsel
Body - Rear half, yellow wool; front half, red wool
Hackle - Brown as a wet fly collar
Wing - Black squirrel tail (to end of tail)
The Book of Fly Patterns - Eric Leiser
Indian Fly
Hook - Single salmon
Thread - Brown
Tail - Yellow calf tail
Body - Rear half, dubbed with yellow lamb's wool; the front half, dubbed with red lamb's wool
Hackle - Dark ginger tied on as a collar and tied back
Wing - Fox squirrel tail tied over the body
Author's Note
This is an old pattern that enjoys periods of popularity.
It is reported to be a good late summer and fall pattern.
Fish Flies: The Encyclopedia of the Fly Tier's Art - Terry Hellekson
