Colonel
Designed by Francis Francis
Dressed by Monte Smith
United States

Tag:    Gold twist and two turns bright yellow floss.
Tail:    Red and yellow sprigs mixed with gallina, and a topping.
Butt:    None.
Body:    Yellow floss half-way up and then orange pig's wool; over this is ribbed side by side, gold twist and tinsel and black floss.
Hackle:    Yellow hackle from tail to head; bustard hackle at shoulder
Underwing:    Golden pheasant tippet, two feathers shortish.
Wing:    Strips of bustard and argus pheasant; fibers of yellow thrown in here and there.
Topping:    Golden pheasant crest.
Horns:    Blue macaw.
Head:    Black.

If you would like to discuss classic salmon flies, tying techniques, or comment on his flies, feel free to contact Monte at msmith@rtinet.com .


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