"The Byrel" by Kelson, George M.

Author Kelson, George M.
Book The Salmon Fly
Book Edition N/A
Page 126
"In many places this fly has a better reputation than either the 'Silver Doctor' or the "Lion"
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Material

  • Tag: Silver twist, yellow silk
  • Tail: Golden Pheasant topping, Ibis, powdered blue Macaw
  • Butt: Black herl
  • Body: Silver
  • Rib: Oval silver
  • Hackle: Light blue hackle from second turn
  • Throat: Light orange and Widgeon
  • Wing: Two Jucngle Cock, back to back, extended. Widgeon, Guinea, Bustard, Peacock herl (fine, small quantity), Ibis, Parrot, Mallard, Golden Pheasant topping
  • Horn: Blue Macaw
  • Cheek: Chatterer

Original material

As written in the book:

TAG. Silver twist and yellow silk.
TAIL. A topping, Ibis, and powdered blue Macaw.
BUTT. Black herl.
BODY. Silver tinsel.
RIBS. Silver tinsel (oval).
HACKLE. Light blue hackle from second turn.
THROAT. Light orange hackle and Widgeon.
WINGS. Two extended Jungle (back to back) veiled with Widgeon, Gallina, Bustard, Peacock herl (fine, small quantity), Ibis, Parrot, Mallard, and a topping.
HORNS. Blue Macaw.
CHEEKS. Chatterer.