Saturday, March 28, 2026

Black Domino

Black Domino

Hook - Single Salmon

Thread - Black

Tag - Oval silver tinsel

Tail - White hackle fibers

Ribbing - Oval gold tinsel

Body - Black uni stretch

Wing - Polar bear*

Cheeks - Jungle Cock

Collar - Guinea hen

*While polar bear is still available, I prefer to substitute with bucktail

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Black Domino 

Hook - Single salmon

Thread - Red

Tip - Oval silver tinsel

Tail - White hen hackle barbs

Ribbing - Oval gold tinsel

Body - Black floss

Wing - White calf tail tied low over the body

Cheeks - Jungle cock eyes or substitute

Hackle - Guinea fowl tied on as a collar and tied back

Paul LeBlane of Montreal, Canada, originated this pattern in 1977.

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

Black Bears


Black Bear

Hook - Gamakatsu T10-6H
Thread - Black
Tag - Oval silver tinsel
Tail - Black hackle fibers
Ribbing - Oval silver tinsel
Body - Black floss or uni stretch
Wing - Black bear hair
Throat - Black hackle fibers


Black Bear Green Butt

Hook - Gamakatsu T10-6H
Thread - Black
Tag - Oval silver tinsel
Butt - Green uni stretch
Tail - Black hackle fibers
Ribbing - Oval silver tinsel
Body - Black uni stretch
Wing - Black bear or substitute
Throat - Black hackle fibers


Black Bear Orange Butt

Hook - Gamakatsu T10-6H
Thread - Black
Tag - Oval silver tinsel
Butt - Orange uni stretch
Tail - Black hackle fibers
Ribbing - Oval silver tinsel
Body - Black uni stretch
Wing - Black bear
Throat - Black hackle fibers


Black Bear Red Butt

Hook - Gamakatsu T10-6H
Thread - Black
Tag - Oval silver tinsel
Butt - Red uni stretch
Tail - Black hackle fibers
Ribbing - Oval silver tinsel
Body - Black uni stretch
Wing - Black bear or substitute
Throat - Black hackle fibers

Atlantic Salmon Flies - Jacques Heroux