| Author | Kelson, George M. |
| Book | The Salmon Fly |
| Book Edition | N/A |
| Page | 133 |
| "This fly is as popular in Ireland as the 'Blue Palmer.'" |
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| Tags | hardy, |
Material
- Tag: Silver twist, dark blue silk
- Tail: Golden Pheasant topping, Indian Crow
- Butt: Black herl
- Body: Light red-claret silk
- Ribs: Oval silver
- Hackle: Blue, from second turn
- Throat: Blue Jay
- Wings: Golden Pheasant tippet in strands, dark Turkey, Bustard, Golden Pheasant tail. Married strips of yellow, red and blue Swan
- Head: Black herl
Original material
As written in the book:
TAG. Silver twist and dark blue silk.
TAIL. A topping and Indian Crow.
BUTT. Black herl.
BODY. Light red-claret silk.
RIBS. Silver tinsel (oval).
HACKLE. Blue, from second turn.
THROAT. Jay.
WINGS. Same as "Blue Palmer."
HEAD. Black herl.
