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#96-2013 - Sweep Hairwing

- The Sweep Hairwing by Robert Frandsen Tied by: Robert Frandsen Originated by: Unknown The Sweep Hairwing Streamer Fly Pattern Hook: Partridge CS15...

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#96-2013 - The Sweep Hairwing by Robert Frandsen #96-2013 - The Sweep Hairwing by Robert Frandsen

Tied by: Robert Frandsen
Originated by: Unknown

The Sweep Hairwing Streamer Fly Pattern

Hook: Partridge CS15 #4
Thread: Black 6/0
Tail: Golden pheasant crest
Body: Black floss
Rib: Silver flat tinsel
Throat: Black hackle fibers
Wing: Black bear
Cheek: Kingfisher
Head: Black

Notes: The Sweep is an old salmon fly which has roots in the United Kingdom. The fly was tied for the Scandinavian Atlantic salmon runs. The fly has found success on the Canadian east coast finding favour with the Newfoundland and Labrador salmon. Earlier examples of the fly feature a golden pheasant tippet tail in place of the crest. You can check out an Atlantic salmon version tied by Bob on his site.

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