"The Lovat Fly" by Kelson, George M.

Author Kelson, George M.
Book The Salmon Fly
Book Edition N/A
Page 186
"One of the best spring patterns on the Beauly."
Tags lovat, beauly,

Material

  • Tag: Silver twist
  • Tail: Golden Pheasant red-breast
  • Body: Two turns of yellow, blue Berlin wool
  • Ribs: Broad silver
  • Hackle: Black, from yellow fur
  • Wings: Bronze Peacock's herl
  • Head: Yellow mohair, picked out

Original material

As written in the book:

TAG. Silver twist.
TAIL. Point of the red-breast of Golden Pheasant.
BODY. Two turns of yellow Berlin wool, followed by blue Berlin wool.
RIBS. Silver tinsel (broad).
HACKLE. Black hackle, from yellow fur.
WINGS. Bronze Peacock's herl.
HEAD. Yellow mohair, picked out.