"The Blue Boyne" by Kelson, George M.

Author Kelson, George M.
Book The Salmon Fly
Book Edition N/A
Page 119
"One of the best low water flies in summer. The hook should be no more than 3/4 inch in length; smaller patterns are also very effective."
Tags traherne,

Material

  • Tag: Silver twist
  • Tail: Two Indian Crow, back to back
  • Butt: Black herl
  • Body: Fine oval silver, four sets of Chatterer above and below at equal distances
  • Wing: Two strips of yellow Macaw, two Golden Pheasant toppings
  • Head: Black herl

Original material

As written in the book:

TAG. Silver twist.
TAIL. Two Indian Crow (back to back).
BUTT. Black herl.
BODY. Silver tinsel (oval, the finest), intersected by four sets of Chatterer above and below at equal distances apart. 1st set at one fourth of space between butt and head: 3rd set forming throat.
WINGS. Two strips of yellow Macaw and two toppings.
HEAD. Black herl.