| Author | Kelson, George M. |
| Book | The Salmon Fly |
| Book Edition | N/A |
| Page | 169 |
| "One of the best Helmsdale patterns and a great favourite in the North." |
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| Tags | mcnicol, helmsdale, |
Material
- Tag: Silver twist, yellow silk
- Tail: Golden Pheasant topping, Indian Crow
- Butt: Black herl
- Body: Silver
- Ribs: Oval silver
- Hackle: Light green, second half of body
- Wings: Golden Pheasant tippet strands, Peacock herl, red and yellow Swan, Golden Pheasant topping
- Sides: Large Indian Crow
- Cheeks: Small Indian Crow
- Horns: Blue Macaw
- Head: Black wool
Original material
As written in the book:
TAG. Silver twist and yellow silk.
TAIL. A topping and Indian Crow.
BUTT. Black herl.
BODY. Silver tinsel.
RIBS. Silver tinsel (oval).
HACKLE. Light green hackle (half-way).
WINGS. Golden Pheasant strands, Peacock herl, Swan dyed red and yellow, and a topping.
SIDES. Indian Crow (large).
CHEEKS. Indian Crow (small).
HORNS. Blue Macaw.
HEAD. Black wool.
