The Silver Grey Silver Grey is one of the flies that has had many interpretations throughout history. I’m particularly drawn to the supposedly original Wright’s one in George Kelson’s The Salmon Fly…
Pheasant Tail Nymph This fly doesn’t need much of introduction. It’s one of the most successful patterns for trout throughout the world and the original was designed by the famous Frank Sawyer.…
Black Dose Variation Black Dose is one of my favorite classic patterns. This one is a simplified version that is very close to one antique Black Dose I’ve seen. I’m sure it…
Blue Doctor Hairwing This is a simplified hairwinged version of the classic Blue Doctor salmon fly. I really love the Squirrel wing which has the appearance of a mallard wing and doesn’t…
Freestyle Salmon Fly I tied this fly for flytyingforums Fly Tyer of The Year -competition couple years ago and I remember naming it but can’t remember what it was called. Thought I’d…
Silver & Gold March Brown We continue with the classic wet flies for the moment. Here’s a couple that you all should recognize. As deadly as the March Brown is with a…
The Caldwell This is a classic wet fly pattern from Ray Bergman. It is tied on a beautiful Vintage #4 Dublin bend hook. This fly is now in the possession of one…
The Childers The Childers is another well know classic salmon fly with endless variations. It is referred to in many old books. It seems to have been quite popular throughout the gaudy…