Blue Charm

Published on Sep 10. 2026 - 1 days ago
Updated or edited 1 days ago

Classic Atlantic Salmon Fly
Materials Used:
Hook- Partridge Patriot Single size 8
Thread- Uni 8/0 Black
Tag & Rib- Gold oval tinsel
Tail- GP Crest feather
Body- Black floss
Wing- Grey squirrel tail
Throat- Blue hen hackle fibres

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Scott Jackson

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Thread- Uni 8/0 white and then Uni 8/0 Black for the head
Tag- Gold tinsel
Rib- Oval gold tinsel

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Hook- 3/0 TG Salmon Iron
Tag & Rib- Oval silver tinsel
Tail- GP Tippet fibres
Body- Silver Tinsel
Body hackles- Magenta and blue cock hackles

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