‘Tis the Season – Yuletide Spey
Posted by nwflytyer on December 4, 2011
A fun fly in the colors of the season. Originally tied for a lighthearted contest, but not submitted. Perhaps for the best since it wasn’t as lighthearted as I thought!
Yuletide Spey
The recipe:
Hook: Daiichi 2052, # 1.5 (nickel finish)
Rib: Medium oval silver tinsel
Hackle: White schlappen, stripped on one side
Body: 1/5 red floss, balance red seal or goat dubbing
Throat: Red schlappen, sparse (1 – 1 1/2 turns)
Wing: Four medium green hackle tips
Sides: Jungle cock
Head: Red
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