Monday, December 1, 2025

Thompson River

Thompson River

Hook - Single salmon

Thread - Black

Tail - Scarlet red and orange hackle barbs mixed

Body - Flat gold tinsel

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

Wing - Red bucktail tied over the body, with an over wing of natural brown bucktail

Author's Note

Walt Johnson of Seattle, Washington, originated this pattern in the 1960s.

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