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All kinds of flies from all over the globe

Even more patterns

Frances, black

More modern salmon

See "Modern Classic" by clicking here

Classics

Tying Classics: Tying flies not meant for fishing sounds odd to some but dragging others into the world of advanced techniques. Anders Ovesen takes us into his cave of threads and feathers and reveals some puzzles needed to tie da old school style. Hang on to this detailed description and fly to the 48 step-by-step guide

"Neo-Classic - instructions" is found here

Neo-Classic - instructions

Step by step instructions for a classic salmon fly.
Follow the instructions here

"Green Machine" is found here

Green Machine

Go green: The Green Machine is a classic salmon fly from the Eastern part of Canada. It's fished as a wet fly in spite of being tied with deer hair and a hackle like a bomber. This article shows you step by step how to tie it and shows an alternative and easier way to create the green body.
See more here.

Read about the pattern in the Iceland report here

An odd salmon fly favoured in Iceland.

Frances, black

Type Modern salmon fly

Difficulty
Easy

Target species
Atlantic salmon (sea run)

Materials

Tube 1 inch copper tube
Thread Black
Rib Oval silver tinsel
Tail/antennae 4-6 brown hackle stems
Tail A small bunch of chocolate brown arctic fox
Body Black wool
Central hackle Brown rooster
Head Yellow varnish

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