Thursday, February 26, 2026

Watson's Fancy


Watson's Fancy

Hook - Single salmon

Thread - Black

Tip - Oval silver tinsel

Tail - Golden pheasant crest feather

Ribbing - Oval silver tinsel

Body - Rear half, red floss; the front half, black floss

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

Wing - Dyed black squirrel tail tied low over the body

Cheeks - Jungle cock eyes or substitute

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