Thunder & Lightning Var.

In this video Lars Chr. Bendtsen ties his hairwinged version of one of the most classic salmon flies.
The Thunder and Lightning was once known as the "Great Storm fly," deriving its name from the fact that in its early days it was universally used when the water was rising after a storm. At this time the appetite of the salmon or grilse is thought to be more keen, and with the proper fly success more probable. But of late other patterns have become more valued for this state of the water, and the Thunder and Lightning is considered best to raise fish in low clear water, or for autumn fishing.
"Mr. George Kelson writes: "it has been proven that the fly can also be advantageously used on other occasions than in clear water. Under trees in bright water, or in water that is slightly discolored, the fly certainly shows well, and therefore should kill well. I cannot call to mind any other standard pattern that is equally effectual, regardless of changeable weather, state of the water, either clear or dirty, or the humor of the fish. There is no river that I have ever visited where it has not succeeded at one time or another.

Hook: Ahrex HR420 #4-10
Tag: Small oval gold tinsel
Tail: Yellow FluoroFibre
Body: Black floss-silk
Rib: Small oval gold tinsel
Hackle: Orange hen (stripped on one side)
Wing: Fiery Brown fox and gold Angel Hair HD
Hackle: Blue hen
Sides: Pro Sportfisher Gen3 Junglecock

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