| Author | Kelson, George M. |
| Book | The Salmon Fly |
| Book Edition | N/A |
| Page | 107 |
| "An excellent Dee pattern. For early fishing in snow water this fly is often dressed with double white wings ; the first pair (strips) at centre of body, the others at head. This variation has proved of much service on many rivers, and was introduced some years since by Garden, of Aberdeen." |
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| Tags | blacklaws, |
Material
- Tag: Gold twist
- Tail: Golden Pheasant topping and tippet in strands
- Body: 1/2 yellow, 1/2 black Seal's fur,
- Hackle: Yellow over yellow, black over black
- Rib: Gold
- Throat: Black Heron
- Wing: Cinnamon Turkey with light points, two strips
- Sides: Jungle Cock, short and drooping
Cites list
This pattern contains cites material. The following list is a suggestion of substitutes you can use for this pattern.
| Animal | Substitutes |
|---|---|
| Jungle Cock |
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Original material
As written in the book:
TAG. Gold twist.
TAIL. A topping and tippet strands.
BODY. The first half of yellow Seal's fur, having a yellow hackle along it; followed by black Seal's fur, and a black hackle along it.
RIBS. Gold tinsel.
THROAT. Black Heron.
WINGS. Two strips of cinnamon Turkey showing light points.
SIDES. Jungle (short and drooping).
Long material list
| Part | Material | Type | Color |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tag | Tinsel - Twist | Gold | |
| Tail |
Pheasant - Golden Latin: Chrysolophus pictus |
Feather - Head | Natural |
|
Pheasant - Golden Latin: Chrysolophus pictus |
Feather - Neck | Natural | |
| Body | Seal |
Fur
1/2 body |
Yellow |
| Seal |
Fur
1/2 body |
Black | |
| Hackle |
Chicken - Cock Latin: Gallus gallus domesticus |
Feather - Neck
Over yellow |
Yellow |
|
Chicken - Cock Latin: Gallus gallus domesticus |
Feather - Neck
Over black |
Black | |
| Rib | Tinsel | Gold | |
| Throat |
Heron Latin: Family: Ardeidae |
Feather | Black |
| Wing |
Turkey Latin: Genus: Meleagris |
Feather
With light points, two strips |
Cinnamon |
| Sides |
Jungle Cock Latin: Gallus sonneratii Cites |
Feather - Neck
Short and drooping |
Natural |
Materials in pattern
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