Benn's Coachman
Hook - Single salmon
Thread - Black.
Tail - Crimson red hackle barbs
Ribbing - Gold wire, counter wrapped
Body - Peacock herl
Throat - Brown hen hackle
Wing - Red over white calf tail
Author's Note
John S. Benn of San Francisco, California, originated this pattern in the late 1800s.
The original pattern had red and white goose quill sections for the wings.
Fish Flies: The Encyclopedia of the Fly Tier's Art - Terry Hellekson
American River Special, Dark
Steelhead & Trout
Hook - Standard wet/nymph hook, size 8-10
Thread - Black.
Ribbing - Heavy black thread
Body - Dubbed with dark brown rabbit fur or yarn
Hackle - Furnace hen hackle tied on as a collar, two turns only, and tied back
Head - Black ostrich herl
American River Special, Light
Steelhead & Trout
Hook - Standard wet/nymph hook, size 8-10
Thread - Black
Ribbing - Heavy black thread
Body - Dubbed with light olive rabbit fur or yarn
Hackle - Natural black hen hackle tied on as a collar, two turns only, and tied back
Head - Black ostrich herl
Author's Note
Joe Shirshac of Sacramento, California, developed both of the above patterns.
In addition to the steelhead population they were intended for,
they are effective for resident trout in the American River system and other streams as well.
Fish Flies: The Encyclopedia of the Fly Tier's Art - Terry Hellekson
Jungle Dragon
Hook - Single Salmon
Thread - Black
Tip - Embossed silver tinsel
Tail - Golden pheasant tippet barbs
Ribbing - Embossed silver tinsel over front half of body only
Body - Rear half, embossed silver tinsel; the front half, dubbed with fluorescent red rabbit fur
Hackle - Badger tied on as a collar and tied back and down
Wing - Gray squirrel tail tied over the body
Cheeks - Jungle cock eyes or substitute
Author's Note
William Hosie originated this pattern in 1943.
Fish Flies: The Encyclopedia of the Fly Tier's Art - Terry Hellekson
Jennie Lind
Hook - Single salmon
Thread - Fluorescent red
Tail - Purple hen hackle barbs
Ribbing: Oval gold tinsel
Body - Dubbed with fluorescent yellow rabbit fur
Wing - Purple marabou tied over the body, with strands of red flashabou accent tied along the sides
Hackle - Fluorescent red tied on as a collar and tied back
Author's Note
This pattern was developed from an old British wet-fly pattern of the same name.
Fish Flies: The Encyclopedia of the Fly Tier's Art - Terry Hellekson
Incredible Hulk
Hook – Single salmon
Thread – Chartreuse
Tail – Peacock sword fibers
Ribbing – Brown uni stretch
Body – Fluorescent green uni stretch and peacock herl
Wing – White calf tail
Hackle – Dyed green guinea hen
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Island Full Steel Ahead
Michael Garnier Originator
Hook - Single Salmon
Thread - Black
Tag - Gold tinsel
Tail - Blue floss or Golden pheasant crest dyed blue
Body - Blue floss
Rib - Round or oval gold tinsel and red micro chenille in back of the tinsel
Wing - White calf tail
Collar - Guinea followed by blue hackle
