Floodtide
Pattern as per George M. Kelson
Dressed by Monte Smith
United States

Tip:    Fine oval silver tinsel.
Tag:    Crimson silk.
Tail:    Golden pheasant crest.
Tail Veiling:    Summer Duck.
Butt:    Black ostrich.
Ribs:    Silver tinsel and silver lace.
Body:    Canary, yellow, dark orange, and crimson Seal's fur.
Hackle:    Yellow eagle, from dark orange.
Throat:    Gallina (two turns), dyed crimson.
Wing:    Two Golden Pheasant sword (back to back) enveloping two extended Jungle (back to back); Bustard, Amherst Pheasant tail, Swan dyed yellow and crimson; and a topping.
Sides:    Jungle Cock.
Cheek:    Jungle Cock (points).

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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