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Dusk

Steelhead Fly Pattern

Tom Brayshaw Originator

Hook - Mustad 3399 or equivalent, size 4-6
Thread - Black
Tag - Flat silver tinsel
Tail - Colorette magnifique*
Body - Red and olive chenille wrapped together
Throat - Red and white hackle fibers, mixed
Wing - Polar bear

*Google couldnt translate "Colorette magnifique" so I used red hackle fibers like the photo in the book depicts. Golden pheasant tippets dyed red would also be acceptable.

Fly Patterns of British Columbia - James Lingren

Polar bear is magical stuff. I knew at first glance that was the hair in the wing.

You may find this hard to believe, but white skunk tail fur makes a very good polar bear substitute. No joke.

Handsome fly, btw.

norm, Howdy;

Try Spanish;
Spanish works for Colorette magnifique = Blush Magnify. So, Red would fit nicely.

hank

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