| Author | Kelson, George M. |
| Book | The Salmon Fly |
| Book Edition | N/A |
| Page | 216 |
| "A great favourite on the Helmsdale." |
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| Tags | radcliffe, helmsdale, |
Material
- Tag: Silver twist, yellow silk
- Tail: Golden Pheasant topping, Ibis
- Butt: Black herl
- Body: Oval tinsel, butted in center with Indian Crow above and below, black herl
- Throat: Red-orange, similar in color to the Indian Crow
- Wings: Two strips of black, white tipped, Turkey, Bustard, Peacock wing, Guinea, Golden Pheasant tail. Two strands red and blue Swan, married. Mallard Golden Pheasant topping
- Cheeks: Indian Crow
- Head: Black herl
Original material
As written in the book:
TAG. Silver twist and yellow silk.
TAIL. A topping and Ibis.
BUTT. Black herl.
BODY. In two equal sections of oval tinsel; the first butted with Indian Crow above and below, and black herl.
THROAT. A red-orange hackle, in colour similar to the Crow.
WINGS. Two strips of black Turkey white tipped, Bustard, Peacock wing, Gallina, Golden Pheasant tail; and two strands of Swan dyed red (white) and blue married; Mallard and a topping.
CHEEKS. Indian Crow.
HEAD. Black herl.
