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Metallica

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Metallica Salmon Fly designed by Mr. Petur Steingrimsson at Big Laxa in Iceland, designed whilst he was listing to a song by Metallica, on state radio Mr. Petur Steingrimsson is over 80 years old and had been a guide on the Laxa for over 60 years

Materials Used;
Hook, Size 6 Double
Thread, Black Uni-8/0
Tag, Oval Silver Tinsel
Tail, Dyed Black Squirrel or Arctic Runner
Body, Hot Green Uni-Floss and Silver Tinsel
Rib, Silver Oval Tinsel or Wire
Wing, Dyed Black Squirrel or Arctic Runner
Hackle, Dyed Black Hen
Front Hackle, Dyed Red Claret Cock or Hen Fibres Top and Bottom
Head, Hot Green Uni-Floss and Black Thread..

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Trying to locate Petur. Have not heard from him this year. Thank you.

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