"Campbell" by Kelson, George M.

Author Kelson, George M.
Book The Salmon Fly
Book Edition N/A
Page 126
"One of the best patterns on the South Esk."
Tags murray, esk,

Material

  • Tag: Silver twist, yellow silk
  • Tail: Golden Pheasant topping, Chatterer
  • Butt: Black herl
  • Body: 1/2 Silver tinsel, butted with black herl. 1/2 light claret Seal's fur
  • Rib: Fine oval silver over silver, Oval silver over claret
  • Hackle: Yellow from centre
  • Wing: Two strips of cinnamon Turkey, narrow strips of red, yellow and light blue Swan, Bustard, Golden Pheasant tail, Teal, Golden Pheasant topping
  • Sides: Jungle Cock

Original material

As written in the book:

TAG. Silver twist and yellow silk.
TAIL. A topping and Chatterer.
BUTT. Black herl.
BODY. In two equal sections: No. 1, Silver tinsel, ribbed with silver tinsel (oval, fine) and butted with black herl. No. 2, light claret Seal's fur, ribbed with silver tinsel (oval).
HACKLE. A yellow hackle from centre.
WINGS. Two strips of cinnamon Turkey (plain), narrow strips of Swan dyed red, yellow, and light blue, married; Bustard, Golden Pheasant tail, Teal, and a topping.
SIDES. Jungle.